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Financial news: 08.01.2026, 15-27, the values of the lower limit of the repo price corridor, the transfer rate and the range of interest rate risk assessment for the ABIO (iARTGEN ao) security were changed.

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January 8, 2026, 3:27 PM

In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the stock market and deposit market of PJSC Moscow Exchange by the National Credit Center (JSC) on 08.01.2026, 15-27 (Moscow time), the values of the lower limit of the repo price corridor with the settlement code Y0/Y1Dt (up to -44.15%), the transfer rate and the range of interest rate risk assessment (up to -0.093 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 66.0%) of the ABIO security (iARTGEN ao) were changed.

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Financial news: 08.01.2026, 15-36 (Moscow time) the values of the upper limit of the price corridor and the range of market risk assessment for the security RU000A109SK6 (MTS 1P-27) were changed.

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January 8, 2026, 3:36 PM

In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the stock market and deposit market of PJSC Moscow Exchange by the National Credit Center (JSC) on 08.01.2026, 15-36 (Moscow time), the values of the upper limit of the price corridor (up to 106.8) and the range of market risk assessment (up to 1153.66 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 8.75%) for security RU000A109SK6 (MTS 1P-27) were changed.

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Financial news: 08.01.2026, 18-15 the values of the lower limit of the repo price corridor, the transfer rate and the range of interest rate risk assessment for the GEMC (YuMG IPC) security were changed.

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In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the stock market and deposit market of Moscow Exchange PJSC by the National Credit Center (JSC) on 08.01.2026, 18-15 (Moscow time), the values of the lower limit of the repo price corridor with the settlement code Y0/Y1Dt (up to -20.0%), the transfer rate and the range of interest rate risk assessment (up to -10.94 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 483.2%) of the GEMC (YMG PJSC) security were changed.

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Digital Leadership and Comfort: Moscow Transport Summarizes Ticket System Development in 2025

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From January to December 2025, the capital's transport system implemented a large-scale ticket system modernization program. Key priorities included the introduction of domestically produced equipment, the expansion of biometric services, and the launch of virtual solutions for eligible categories of citizens.


Moscow metro. Moscow ticketing.

World record in biometrics

Moscow has officially secured its status as the world leader in biometric fare payment coverage. By the end of 2025, the service will be available at 100% of metro and Moscow Central Circle turnstiles.

700,000 users are already registered in the system. 192 million trips have been made using biometrics since the project's launch. No other major city in the world has implemented this technology on such a large scale.

"Today, Moscow transport is a world leader in the number of convenient payment methods. In line with Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin's mandate, we are focusing on developing cutting-edge services. For example, in 2025, biometrics became fully operational at all metro and MCC turnstiles. We are also developing this technology on the Moscow Central Diameters," noted Maxim Liksutov, Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport and Industry.

Infrastructure Upgrade: Faster and More Powerful

In 2025, metro stations began to implement a new generation of Russian-made equipment:

Innovative terminals: Six new-type machines have been installed at Nizhegorodskaya, Kuntsevskaya, VDNKh, and Medvedkovo stations. Thanks to modern hardware, passenger service speed has doubled. Smart turnstiles: Seven compact turnstiles have been installed at Terminal No. 1 of the Nizhegorodskaya Moscow Metro. Throughput: 40%. Operating speed: 20%. Inclusiveness: Vibration feedback and color indicators have been added for the convenience of visually and hearing-impaired passengers.

Digital services for young people and comfortable travel

The past year has seen a shift towards fully virtual solutions:

Virtual Muscovite Card: Testing of smartphone payment for students has begun. The QR code-based service will be available to all students in the Moscow Metro app as early as 2026. Automatic activation: Now you don't need to look for yellow terminals to add funds to your card. The feature is currently available on 3,000 tram validators (almost 950,000 uses per year). The technology is being scaled up to include buses and electric buses.

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A red alert, meaning "life-threatening," has been issued as Storm Goretti approaches the UK and France.

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LONDON, Jan. 8 (Xinhua) — Britain's Met Office on Thursday raised its storm warning to red for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly as Storm Goretti rapidly intensifies over the Atlantic Ocean, forming a "weather bomb."

The British Met Office warned that the storm expected to hit the UK and France could be "stronger than any storm in recent memory." It was described as a multi-factor weather event posing a "life-threatening threat."

Wind gusts could reach 100mph, with up to 30cm of snow possible in some parts of the UK, the Met Office said.

A red storm warning was issued on Thursday afternoon for Cornwall in southwest England and the Isles of Scilly. Residents were warned of the danger of flying debris. Road and rail closures are likely to cause transport disruption, and large waves pose a threat to coastal homes.

Even stronger winds from the storm "Goretti", named by the French meteorological service Meteo France, are expected in the Channel Islands and northern France.

Storm Goretti is forecast to bring heavy snowfall, with the heaviest amounts expected in Wales and parts of England, where a yellow warning has been issued.

As the storm moves through, rain will pose an additional risk, particularly in areas of south-west Wales and eastern England.

Goretti, the first storm of 2026, is being described by meteorologists as a "weather bomb." According to the Met Office, a weather bomb forms when rapid acceleration of air caused by the jet stream in the upper atmosphere removes air from the storm column, reducing its weight and causing a drop in sea-level pressure.

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Venezuela remains committed to deepening trade and economic agreements with China, says Venezuelan Foreign Minister

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Caracas, January 8 (Xinhua) – Venezuela reaffirms its commitment to deepening trade and economic agreements with China, Venezuelan Foreign Minister Ivan Gil Pinto wrote on social media on Thursday.

"Venezuela reaffirms its commitment to deepening trade and economic agreements with the People's Republic of China," the diplomat said on Telegram.

He stressed that bilateral relations “are supported by the framework of international law and the legislation of both sovereign states.”

The Bolivarian government expresses its "sincere gratitude" to the Chinese government for its support and solidarity in response to the recent US strikes on Venezuela, the Venezuelan Foreign Minister added. –0–

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Colombian President to Meet with Acting Venezuelan President

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Bogota, Jan. 8 (Xinhua) — The Colombian Presidency said Thursday that Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodriguez will pay an official visit to Colombia, during which Colombian President Gustavo Petro will meet with her in Bogota to assist in peacebuilding and reconciliation efforts in Venezuela.

The date of the visit was not specified in the message.

According to a communiqué issued by the Colombian side, the meeting will take place as part of Colombia's efforts to support a political settlement of the crisis in the neighboring country. –0–

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Sinopec and China National Aviation Fuel Group to reorganize /more details/

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Beijing, January 8 (Xinhua) — With the approval of the State Council, China Petrochemical Corporation (Sinopec) and China National Aviation Fuel Group (CNJF) will undergo a reorganization, according to a statement released Thursday by the State-Owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council.

China National Aviation Fuel Group is Asia's largest aviation services company, engaged in the procurement, transportation, storage, testing, distribution, and refuelling of aviation fuel. Sinopec is the world's largest oil refiner and a leading aviation fuel producer in China.

Industry experts believe the reorganization will help reduce aviation fuel supply costs, increase the competitiveness of the aviation fuel industry, and facilitate a green and low-carbon transformation of the aviation sector.

Restructuring of the state economy is a mandatory requirement for strengthening, improving and enlarging state capital and state-owned enterprises.

During the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025), China carried out strategic reorganization of 10 centrally-controlled state-owned enterprises from 6 groups and established 9 new centrally-controlled state-owned enterprises, which improved the efficiency of allocation and operation of state capital.

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Venezuela announced the release of a significant number of prisoners.

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Caracas, January 8 (Xinhua) — Venezuelan authorities will release a "significant number of Venezuelan and foreign citizens" from prison, National Assembly (parliament) President Jorge Rodriguez announced on Thursday.

According to J. Rodríguez, this government measure reflects its “unwavering commitment to ensuring peace in the Republic and promoting the peaceful coexistence of all people, regardless of political, religious, economic or social differences.”

"The liberation process is happening right now. Consider this a gesture from the Bolivarian government demonstrating its broad commitment to achieving peace," said J. Rodriguez.

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Massive internet outages occur in Iran

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Tehran, January 8 (Xinhua) — Internet outages occurred in the Iranian capital Tehran and several other parts of the country on Thursday, according to the internet monitoring group NetBlocks.

According to the NetBlocks website, “real-time data shows that Iran is currently experiencing a countrywide internet shutdown.”

A Xinhua correspondent in Tehran confirmed the outage, which began at approximately 8:15 p.m. local time / 4:45 p.m. GMT.

The internet shutdown is believed to be caused by ongoing protests in several Iranian cities since late last month, including in Tehran on Thursday, amid a sharp fall in the rial and long-standing economic problems. –0–

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