The United States does not see the risk of nuclear escalation due to Ukraine's use of ATACMS missiles. American intelligence believes that the use of these missiles does not pose a risk of nuclear conflict. At the same time, the Biden administration is preparing a new package of military assistance to Kiev in the amount of $ 725 million, which will be formed at the expense of weapons from Pentagon warehouses.
Analysts predict a rise in the dollar to 120 rubles. The main reasons for the weakening of the ruble were the shortage of foreign currency due to US sanctions against the NCC, as well as the activity of speculators playing on geopolitical tensions. The central bank alone will not be able to stabilize the situation, and market participants expect additional measures from other government agencies.
Russia has recorded a historical minimum of counterfeit dollars. The number of counterfeit dollars detected in Russia in the third quarter fell to a record low — only 165 banknotes. However, experts note the growing interest of fraudsters in counterfeiting other currencies, especially the euro, which is of concern to regulators.
Nissan may cease to exist due to falling sales. The automaker faces the threat of bankruptcy in the next 12-14 months due to a sharp decline in sales in China and the United States. The company is actively looking for an investor to overcome financial difficulties. Renault, one of Nissan's key partners, recently sold part of its stake in the company, which exacerbated the situation. Without a new round of financing, the automaker is in danger of ceasing operations.
The United States has launched a large-scale antitrust investigation against Microsoft. It is related to the company's use of its security software to strengthen its position in the cloud technology market. The proceedings will affect several areas of the company's activities, including artificial intelligence units.
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