Dividends pledged by major publicly traded Russian companies increased by 46% year-on-year, approaching 500 billion rubles for the first half of 2026. Three companies in the oil and gas sector represent 76% of the total promised payouts: Gazprom Neft with 202 billion rubles, NOVATEK with 108 billion rubles, and Tatneft with 72 billion rubles, according to a report by Ъ.

Iranian authorities have announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, while President Trump stated that the Moon belongs to the United States.

Iranian authorities have announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, President Trump declared that the Moon belongs to the United States.

Russian marketplaces are restructuring their operations in response to emerging risks, with an emphasis on decentralizing logistics. They are shifting from the Fulfillment by Operator (FBO) model, wherein the marketplace manages storage and delivery, to the Fulfillment by Seller (FBS) model, whereby goods remain with the seller until an order is placed, according to a report by RBC.

Russian marketplaces are restructuring their operations in response to emerging risks, emphasizing the decentralization of logistics. They are shifting from the Fulfillment by Operator (FBO) model, in which the marketplace manages storage and delivery, to the Fulfillment by Seller (FBS) model, where goods remain with the seller until an order is placed, according to a report by RBC.

🇷🇺 Aeroflot has reiterated the necessity to enhance oversight of the market share held by foreign airlines. According to Aeroflot's projections, the share of foreign carriers is anticipated to grow by 15.7% by the end of 2025, reaching approximately 26–27.5 million passengers, which would constitute nearly half of the total international air traffic. Further details are available in the full article here.

Chinese manufacturers are progressively integrating into European supply chains, substituting local companies with more cost-effective components. China is described as "colonizing" European industry. According to The Guardian, the EU may face a loss of 300,000 jobs by the end of the year.

Data from SoSoValue indicates that spot BTC ETFs have recorded substantial inflows for three consecutive weeks.

U.S. Energy Secretary Wright indicated that the Trump administration may continue its efforts to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons without engaging in nuclear agreements, according to CNBC. Concurrently, Iran's Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf cautioned that any future attacks on Iran will be met with a "quicker, more powerful, and painful" response.

U.S. companies associated with Trump, Sable Offshore, and Primavera have entered the competition for oil contracts in Venezuela, according to the Financial Times.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a warning to Iran, stating that any attack on Israel would elicit "unimaginable blows." Earlier, the Israeli Defense Forces General Staff announced the commencement of unannounced military exercises. Furthermore, the C14 portal reported that Israel is preparing for a potential large-scale coordinated missile attack by Iran, amid indications that Iran may soon resume military operations.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a warning to Iran, stating that any attack on Israel would result in "unimaginable blows." Earlier, the General Staff of the Israeli Defense Forces announced the commencement of sudden military exercises. Furthermore, the C14 portal reported that Israel is preparing for a potential large-scale coordinated missile attack by Iran, amid indications that Iran may soon resume military operations.

European government bond yields are rising sharply as inflation expectations increase amid escalating energy prices. Investors are seeking higher returns due to political uncertainty surrounding upcoming elections in several regions. The most significant yield increases over the past month have been observed in the 10-year bonds of the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Belgium, Italy, and France, according to Bloomberg.

Emerging market stocks reached a two-month high, primarily driven by gains in AI and technology sectors. Concurrently, emerging market currencies have also strengthened notably against the US dollar. — BBG.

Germany's industrial production in July declined by 1.1% compared to the previous month, contrary to forecasts of a 0.1% increase and following a 0.2% growth in the prior period. On an annual basis, production decreased by 1.6%, compared to expectations of no change and remained unchanged from the previous data.

Minister of Transport Andrey Nikitin announced in an interview with TASS that the MAX messenger will be utilized for boarding passengers on both planes and trains.

Europe, confronting historically low underground gas storage reserves at the end of August to early September 2026, has decided to increase gas injections into storage facilities ahead of winter, despite prices reaching a four-year high, according to TASS, citing data from Gas Infrastructure Europe (GIE).

In the United States, Google searches for the phrase "can't afford a house" have reached a historic high, exceeding levels observed during the peak of the global financial crisis.

Politico reports that the European Commission is formulating measures to address migration crises. Earlier, EU leaders at a summit voiced concerns regarding the potential recurrence of a migration crisis similar to that experienced in 2015, stemming from conflicts in the Middle East.

North Korea is reportedly nearing a significant milestone in strengthening its naval capabilities. Kim Jong Un has announced the integration of a destroyer into the nuclear response system of the North Korean Navy, representing an important advancement in the country's military development.

Taiwan intends to allocate $450 million over the next six years to enhance its weapons production, representing a substantial investment in defense amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.