🇷🇺 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.
🌍 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.
🧠 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.
⚠️🇨🇳 China's nuclear submarine launched a missile in the Pacific Ocean, according to the Ministry of Defense.
🚨🇷🇺 "BTS - Most Holding" has paid 93.16 billion rubles to Rosimushchestvo for a 67.2% stake in the gold mining group "YUGK," as reported by the company. On June 19, BTS-Most Holding won the auction for shares in YUGK and related entities, offering a bid that was 1.7 times lower than the starting price.
🚀 Glassnode reports a significant decline in demand for put options on BTC, indicating a rise in bullish sentiment among investors.
✈️ The United Aircraft Corporation (OAK) is ready to offer its facilities for the serial production of light aircraft, positioning itself as a partner in such projects, according to the head of the corporation in a statement to TASS.
🇷🇺 Severstal has reduced its investment program for 2026 by 24%, bringing it down to 112 billion rubles. The company expects a further decrease to approximately 85 billion rubles in 2027, according to company materials reported by RIA.
⚠️🌎 The global economy is expected to face a period of increased key interest rates due to the economic repercussions of the war between the US and Israel against Iran, according to a forecast by BBG.
🚨 The Bank of Russia's key interest rate is projected to drop to 10% by the end of 2027, according to a forecast by BBG. Additionally, it is expected to decline to 13% by the end of 2026.
⚠️🌫 Goldman Sachs has lowered its aluminum market forecast, reducing the supply deficit estimate for 2026 to 100,000 tons and increasing the surplus estimate for 2027 to approximately 1.5 million tons. June 2026 has been marked as the weakest month for aluminum since 2008.