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British Deputy Prime Minister Lamy arrives in Ukraine.

Data show that Russian port maritime fuel exports will fall by 5.6% in 2025 compared with 2024.

Data show that Russia’s seaborne petroleum product exports increased by 17% in December compared with November.

French Prime Minister Le Cornou is due to speak on the 2026 budget later on Friday.

Bank of America: Raised the target price of LVMH from 675 euros to 750 euros.

Bank of England Governor Bailey: Now is not the time for the world to stop enjoying the benefits of trade.

Bank of England Governor Bailey: We must recognize the importance of multilateral institutions and invest in them in the broadest sense.

Kremlin: U.S. efforts to resolve the conflict in Ukraine are in Russia’s interests and we value U.S. efforts.

Bank of England Governor Bailey: Acceptance of the role of financial stability is far from what it should be.

Kremlin: Russia is in dialogue with the United States, but not with the Europeans.

Kremlin: Russia is expecting Kushner and Witkov to visit Moscow, but no specific date has been set.

Kremlin: UK stance remains damaging.

Kremlin: We note the statements made by EU leaders on the need to dialogue with Russia, which would be a significant shift if this reflected their strategic vision.

Kremlin: Russian President Vladimir Putin had a phone call with Iranian President Pezhichiyan.

Novo Nordisk (NVO.N) shares rose 6.3% before the market opened. Britain's health regulator on Friday approved a maximum weekly dose of 7.2 milligrams of the company's weight loss drug Wegovy.

Bank of England Governor Bailey will attend the "2026 Bellagio Conference" in ten minutes.

Russian President Vladimir Putin mentioned to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu that Russia is willing to help him mediate the Iranian issue.

Southbound funds made a net purchase of 94 million yuan today. In terms of Southbound Connect (Shanghai), Xiaomi Group-W and SMIC received net purchases of HK$905 million and HK$510 million respectively; China Mobile ranked first in net sales, with an amount of HK$1.074 billion; in Southbound Connect (Shenzhen), SMIC and Huahong Semiconductor received net purchases of HK$574 million and HK$398 million respectively; Alibaba Health ranked first in net sales, with an amount of HK$462 million.

Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed Iran with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Market news: The Kremlin said Russia is ready to facilitate talks in the Middle East.