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⏺ Moscow Exchange Index surpasses 2900 points for the first time in the last six months
The IMOEX2 index, reflecting the dynamics of the main and additional sessions of the Moscow Exchange, is up 2.93% in the morning trading on March 9 and stands at 2937.74 points. The last time the main ruble-denominated benchmark traded above 2900 points was almost six months ago — on September 12, 2025.
The index is being driven up by oil company stocks, which are rising amid the situation in Iran. On the night of March 9, at the opening of trading, Brent crude oil quotes first exceeded $110 per barrel, an

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📉 Silver has fallen below $80.
📈 Brent crude oil rose to $115, an increase of 25% in 24 hours.
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Over the past two days, as the war enters its second week, a relative balance has been established on the front lines.
After the initial wave of terrorist acts, Iran managed to regroup and launched retaliatory strikes, the most significant of which was closing the Strait of Hormuz.
On the other hand, it seems that the US and Israel no longer have specific targets for their strikes, and their actions have not forced Iran to cease its defense and offensive operations.
Under these conditions, the enemy must either make a new move to shock Iran again or end the war right here.
The third scenario i

Iran will attack oil facilities in Middle Eastern countries if the US and Israel do not cease their attacks on the country's energy sector. This was reported by the central headquarters of "Hatam al-Anbia" of the joint command of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic, according to IRIB state television.
"The Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran, considering serious concern for the interests of the Muslim population in the region, <...> have refrained from such actions," the statement said.
Additionally, military officials urged Middle Eastern neighbors to warn the US and Israel agai

The UK has only two days' worth of gas reserves left, reports Daily Mail.
The country will have to purchase it abroad at the highest prices in Europe. The gas market shortage is partly caused by the nearly complete closure of the Strait of Hormuz, through which about 20% of the world's natural gas and oil supplies pass, as well as the halt in production in some regions.
In particular, Spanish drivers are lining up at gas stations. Many are trying to stock up on fuel.

🔻France has asked its citizens to leave Iraq immediately.

U.S. and Israel strikes on Iran violate international law, said Swiss Defense Minister Martin Pfister, reports The Guardian.
"The Federal Council considers that the attack on Iran constitutes a violation of international law," he told the Swiss newspaper SonntagsZeitung.
He also noted that the military operation violates one of the principles of the UN Charter related to the refusal to use force, and called on all parties to cease attacks to protect the civilian population.

The US Government Efficiency Department (DOGE) used ChatGPT to select projects that received grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities and to cancel their funding. To make the decision, officials asked the AI how much the projects related to issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion. The New York Times reports on this, having studied grant recipient lawsuits and internal documents.
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The UAE has for the first time struck Iran in response to Tehran's attacks, reports the Ynet portal. Specifically: a desalination complex that reduces the salt content in water to make it suitable for drinking and industrial use.
In this context, the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defense issued a statement. The officials said that the IRGC launched 238 ballistic missiles and 1,422 drones at the country. Of these, 221 missiles and 1,342 drones were intercepted.
It was noted that as a result of the strikes on the UAE, four people—citizens of Pakistan, Nepal, and Bangladesh—were killed. Anothe

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The United States has asked Russia not to provide Iran with intelligence for strikes against American military forces.
This was stated by Trump's special envoy Steven Whitworth during a briefing aboard Air Force One.
"And you think they won't do that?" – asked the correspondent.
"I hope not," – said Trump's special envoy.