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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.

🌕🇨🇳 For the first time in many years, China's spot ETF for gold has surpassed the size of the local stock ETF.

🌍 Novartis has announced its acquisition of Myricx Bio for $1.5 billion. This strategic move aims to enhance Novartis' portfolio in the biotechnology sector, reflecting the company's commitment to innovation and growth. The deal is expected to bolster Novartis' capabilities in developing new therapies and expanding its market presence. Further details on the acquisition are anticipated as the agreement progresses.

⚠️🇩🇪 Shareholders of Volkswagen, including the billionaire Porsche and Piëch families, are facing a challenging situation. Significant changes are needed at the company, as highlighted in a recent article by Bloomberg. For more details, visit BBG.

🚀 The global transaction volume in stablecoins has surged to $1.79 trillion, setting a new record, according to Allium data.

🧠 Elon Musk predicts that this year, AI will gradually replace all "traditional coding" in programming.

🚀 Foxconn reported a 40% year-on-year increase in revenue for the second quarter, surpassing expectations. The driving force behind this surge remains the robust demand for artificial intelligence.