💰Sberbank forecasts a weakening of the ruble in August, predicting it will reach 83 USDRUB and 11.5 CNYRUB.

🇺🇸 Trump has named Vance as his likely successor for the presidency of the United States.

🚀 Public companies now own 917,648 BTC, which represents 4.61% of the total supply. Notably, nearly 3% of all BTC is held by a single company, Strategy #MSTR.

🌍 China's Ministry of State Security has publicly warned that a "foreign company" is using token issuance as a ruse to collect user information globally by scanning their iris patterns. This data is reportedly transferred "where needed," posing threats to personal data security and even national security. The warning likely pertains to the project led by OpenAI's Sam Altman, formerly known as Worldcoin.

🇺🇸 OpenAI is currently valued at $500 billion.

📊 India’s central bank has maintained its interest rate at 5.5%, matching previous expectations and prior rates. The decision reflects stability in the country's monetary policy amidst ongoing economic conditions. For more details, visit here.

💰 Alpha Capital's baseline scenario predicts the Russian ruble will weaken to 85-90 USDRUB by the end of the year.

🎉 After earnings reports, several stocks experienced significant changes. AMD fell by 6%, while SuperMicro saw a sharp decline of 16%. Snap dropped 15%, and Clover Health decreased by 12%. Rivian was down 4.5%, and Lucid experienced an 8.5% decline. In contrast, Match Group posted a positive gain of 7%, while Amgen only slightly decreased by 1%.

🇷🇺 Moscow Exchange plans to relocate its headquarters to Moscow City, according to a report by Kommersant. The move aims to enhance the exchange's operational capabilities and presence in the financial district. For more details, visit this link.

💹 Daily trading volumes on the exchange using the yuan have exceeded 100 billion rubles, according to a report by Kommersant.

🚨🇺🇸 Former President Donald Trump is set to make a statement today at 23:30 MSK, with the topic yet to be revealed. Yesterday, Trump indicated that he would decide on sanctions against countries purchasing Russian energy resources following Whitcoff's meeting with Russian officials on Wednesday.

💥🇷🇺 The MAX messenger will become mandatory for installation on new smartphones starting September 1, according to reports from RIA.

🇺🇸 Trump announced that a decision regarding the nomination of a new head of the Federal Reserve will be made by the end of this week.

🇷🇺 The M&A market in Russia is showing signs of revival, fueled by expectations of a Central Bank rate cut and the ongoing exit of foreign investors. In the second quarter of 2025, the market surged by 54%, highlighting a significant shift in the landscape. For more details, visit Kommersant.

🚀 BitBridge has announced plans to start acquiring Bitcoin (BTC) for its balance sheet as it prepares to go public by the end of the third quarter of 2025. The company, which will trade under the ticker BTTL, aims to develop the BTC ecosystem and will also begin offering BTC-backed loans. For more details, visit their announcement here.

🚨 The National Bureau of Credit Histories (NBKI) reports that the volume of auto loans issued in the first quarter of 2025 has decreased by 47.2% year-on-year.

💥✴️🇰🇷 South Korean custodian BDACS has added support for Ripple, enhancing access for institutional investors. This move is expected to significantly expand the use of XRP among institutions in both the South Korean and global markets.

🌎 Analysts anticipate a rise in phosphate prices due to new tariffs in the U.S. The introduction of American tariffs on imported phosphorus fertilizers from several countries, ranging from 10% to 25% effective August 7, may lead to a short-term price increase in this segment. A similar trend was observed in the nitrogen market following the EU's tariffs on Russian fertilizers. — Ъ

🇨🇳🇺🇸 A record number of Chinese companies are set to list on U.S. exchanges in 2025, despite ongoing challenges in Sino-American relations, according to reports. The appetite for U.S. listings remains strong among Chinese firms, highlighting their resilience amidst geopolitical tensions. For further information, visit RTRS.

🌍 Novo Nordisk reported an 18% increase in sales for the second quarter of 2025, driven largely by the success of its obesity drug, Wegovy. The company's performance highlights the growing demand for treatments addressing obesity-related health issues. For more details, visit this link: Reuters.

🌫 A long-standing shortage of platinum has reached a critical point, as banks scramble to acquire dwindling supplies in London. This comes amid aggressive purchases of the metal by China and the United States. For more details, visit BBG.