Moscow Exchange News and Market Updates
Yandex halts data center operations in western Russia after drone strike
A drone strike disrupts operations at a key Yandex data center in western Russia, adding pressure on domestic digital infrastructure as attacks on Russian assets continue. The incident triggers a ...
Russia clears first crypto exchange, custody operators under new law
Russia is starting to implement its new regulatory framework for digital assets after rules for crypto intermediaries took effect on Sept. 1. The first registrations include major lenders such as ...
Russia digital ruble adoption tops forecast after launch
Russia’s digital ruble is seeing stronger-than-expected early uptake, with more than 220,000 accounts opened in the first month after its Sept. 1 launch. The initial response offers an early ...
Zetrix AI submits proposal to settle government arrears after JPJ suspension
Pressure on Zetrix AI Bhd intensified after its collection services related to the Road Transport Department were suspended on 5 Oct, as the company sought to maintain public access to essential ...
A7-linked VexPay documents name UK payments executive in Kyrgyz fintech setup
Fresh leaked records add detail to how A7, a payments network sanctioned by the U.S., UK and EU, seeks to build channels for cross-border settlements tied to Russia. The documents show fugitive ...
Bangladesh rejects IMF conditions as it shifts funding focus to capital markets
Bangladesh is hardening its stance on external borrowing as the government says it will no longer accept conditions it considers unacceptable from the International Monetary Fund. Finance Minister ...
Russia Finance Ministry starts paying wages in digital rubles
Russia is expanding the use of its central bank digital currency into public-sector payroll after pilot work on budget spending. The Finance Ministry says the wage payments in digital rubles begin ...
Pakatan Harapan ready to announce Melaka election candidates within one to two weeks
Pakatan Harapan expects to announce its candidates for the Melaka state election within one to two weeks as the coalition continues to fine-tune its preparations. The development comes after the ...
Arctic shipping volumes surge as Northern Sea Route gains traffic amid Middle East disruption
Arctic shipping is reaching record levels as lower sea ice and mounting pressure on major maritime chokepoints push operators toward alternative passages. Traffic on the Northern Sea Route rises ...
Village CDD No. 6 bond rating affirmed at A- with stable outlook
A Florida community development district tied to The Villages keeps its investment-grade bond rating as Fitch maintains an A- assessment on its series 2017 special assessment refunding bonds. The ...
Latvia's airBaltic pursues U.S. bankruptcy restructuring to seek strategic investor
Latvia's government is pressing ahead with efforts to stabilize state-owned airBaltic as the carrier restructures under U.S. Chapter 11 and looks for fresh backing. Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs ...
NNPC books government cost receivables in Nigeria's oil sector
Nigeria's state oil company is carrying a large financial burden tied to costs and advances incurred for the federal government in 2025. The N11.2 trillion in receivables exceeds the country's ...
Russia extends diesel export ban through October
Russia is prolonging restrictions on diesel shipments as attacks on its refining system keep pressure on domestic fuel supplies and international markets. The extension through the end of October ...
Russia plans deeper social spending cuts as 2027 defence outlays surge
Mounting war costs are forcing Russia to rework next year's budget beyond previously announced tax increases. Draft fiscal plans show lower funding for welfare, education and healthcare as defence ...
Russia widens corporate asset crackdown on European firms
Moscow is expanding pressure on foreign businesses still operating in Russia by placing more European-owned assets under temporary management. The move adds to risks for EU companies with Russian ...
KLIA T2 maintains retail occupancy rate as airlines cut capacity
Retail space at Terminal 2 of Kuala Lumpur International Airport remains largely occupied even as passenger numbers at the terminal decline amid reduced airline capacity. Commercial occupancy ...
Bangladesh LPG imports fall as supply disruption lifts cylinder prices above Tk2,000
Tighter LPG supplies in Bangladesh are pushing retail cylinder prices far above the regulated September rate as import volumes fall and cargo availability worsens. The squeeze is affecting a ...
Russian businesses face drone defence costs under Kremlin policy
As Ukrainian drone strikes intensify against Russian industrial and energy assets, the Kremlin is pushing companies to fund and organise more of their own protection. A new decree signed by ...
Brazil moves to ban online gambling ahead of election
Brazil is moving to shut down online gambling just days before voters choose the country’s next president, as concerns grow over addiction and pressure on household finances. The measure targets ...
Turkey market scrutiny deepens after fund liquidity stress hits stocks
Turkey's equity market is facing intensified scrutiny after a sharp selloff exposed risks tied to investment funds concentrated in illiquid, low-free-float shares. The turbulence is prompting ...
U.S. DOE issues emergency power order for CenterPoint, MISO in Indiana
A federal emergency power directive is set to keep generating capacity available in southern Indiana during the fall period. The order covers Unit 2 at the F.B. Culley Generating Station in ...
