❗️Former President Donald Trump is ramping up his communications with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to seek a resolution to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, according to a senior official. For more information, visit RTRS.

🚨🛢️🇸🇦 Houthi rebels have threatened to strike Saudi airports, Saudi Aramco's refineries, and other infrastructure if Saudi Arabia continues its "foolish actions." The United States has also been warned. The potential closure of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait is under consideration. The tensions escalated last Friday when Houthis fired at Saudi aircraft, claiming that Saudi Arabia had invaded the airspace of several Yemeni provinces to obstruct an Iranian passenger plane's landing at Sana'a International Airport.

🎉👙 On July 5, the world celebrates Bikini Day, marking the 80th anniversary of the bikini. First introduced to the public on July 5, 1946, at a fashion show in Paris's Molitor pool, the two-piece swimsuit faced skepticism and was deemed inappropriate in many countries. Experts suggest that the reaction has evolved significantly since then, leading to a more accepting view of this iconic swimwear.

😲 The U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) ceased to exist on Independence Day, July 4, as reported by POLITICO. The department was tasked with reducing expenses, identifying "inefficient" government agencies, and laying off federal employees. Established as a temporary organization, DOGE was originally intended to operate until July 4, 2026, following an executive order from Trump.

🇺🇸 In a historic milestone, the volume of U.S. Treasury bonds held by foreign private investors surpassed that held by global central banks for the first time at the end of 2023. Since then, this difference has only continued to grow, according to data from Apollo.

📬 Today’s Calendar — July 6, 2026

The Eurozone will release its PPI inflation data for June at 12:00 MSK. Canada will report its Services/Composite PMI for June at 16:30 MSK, followed by the United States' S&P Services/Composite PMI at 16:45 MSK and ISM Services PMI at 17:00 MSK. ECB President Christine Lagarde will speak at 19:00 MSK.

Additionally, it is the last day for dividends for companies such as #X5, #AQUA, #LMBZ, and #ABRD. SpaceX stocks will join the Nasdaq 100 index.

Pop reports include #ASTR Astra's shipments for June 2026.

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🌎 The current foreign exchange rates show that USDCNY stands at 6.78, while USDTRUB is at 80.9.

⚠️🇪🇺 The United States has threatened NATO with consequences for not increasing defense spending, according to The Telegraph. At the NATO summit, Trump is expected to urge allies to boost their defense budgets, as reported by RTRS. Meanwhile, NATO is actively preparing for potential conflict with Russia by strengthening its defense on the eastern flank, as noted by Politico.

⚠️🇬🇧 EasyJet has reportedly agreed in principle to Castlelake's latest acquisition proposal valued at $7 billion. Castlelake aims to purchase the airline at a price of £6.90 per share.

💥🇺🇦 Analysts predict that Donald Trump will meet with Volodymyr Zelensky during the NATO summit and subsequently call Vladimir Putin. They anticipate that a deal will be struck, leading to positive outcomes.

🇰🇷🇺🇸 South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix is set to list in the U.S. this week, aiming for a $29 billion valuation. This will mark the largest foreign company listing in America this year. Currently, SK Hynix holds the title of the most valuable company in South Korea.

⚠️🇮🇷 The U.S. leadership appears on posters with crosshairs, as Iranians chant for "blood revenge" at Khamenei's funeral. Experts believe that further negotiations between Iran and the U.S. will be challenging.

✈️ The United Aircraft Corporation (OAK) estimates that 50 SSJ-100 aircraft will undergo engine replacements, representing one-third of the fleet. The work on the engine replacements is scheduled to begin at the end of 2029, according to reports. For every third SSJ-100 in Russia, new engines will be installed at a cost equivalent to that of the aircraft itself. — Kommersant

🛢🇺🇸 For the first time in decades, the United States is spending more on electricity generation from fossil fuels than China, according to data from the IEA.

🚀 Santiment reports on the most active developer projects within the Solana ecosystem. For detailed insights, visit Santiment.

🇨🇳🇷🇺 Chinese companies are showing interest in Russian insurance providers, according to reports. This development highlights the growing collaboration between the two nations in various sectors, including finance. For more information, visit the full article here.

🇷🇺 The volume of exchange trading in yuan in Russia has reached a record 2.75 trillion rubles, marking a 16% month-on-month increase and a 75% year-on-year rise, according to a report by Kommersant.

⚠️ DeFi protocol Summerfi has been hacked, raising concerns in the cryptocurrency community. The breach highlights ongoing vulnerabilities in decentralized finance systems, prompting calls for enhanced security measures. Users are urged to stay vigilant and monitor their assets closely. For more details, visit here.

📈 In the first half of 2026, the shipments of the Astra Group increased by 26% year-on-year, reaching 7.3 billion rubles, according to a recent report. The significant rise was largely driven by accelerated growth in the second quarter, which saw a remarkable 41% year-on-year increase. For more details, visit the official report here.

💰 The trading volume of precious metals on the Moscow Exchange surged 2.8 times month-on-month in June, reaching 385.5 billion rubles, according to a report.