Russians consuming more sweets amid economic stress
Russians are consuming more sweets as an affordable way to cope with economic stress and seek small pleasures. The confectionery market grew 16% in value.
Yandex is considering acquiring the Russian segment of Flowwow, a flower and gift marketplace. The deal could exceed 8 billion rubles and may be completed by April 2026.
JPMorgan: Crypto Market Structure Act likely to pass mid-year
JPMorgan predicts the Crypto Market Structure Act will likely pass by mid-2026, potentially transforming the crypto market and attracting institutional investors.