⚠️🇷🇺 The European Union has imposed sanctions against the MOEX. For further details, refer to the official document.

⚠️🇷🇺 The European Union has announced its 21st package of sanctions against Russia. These measures aim to further restrict economic ties and address ongoing geopolitical tensions. For a detailed list of the sanctions, please refer to the full list.

⚠️🇷🇺 The European Union has imposed sanctions against "OZON Bank", according to official documents.

⚠️ The European Union has imposed sanctions against "Post Bank" and "VB Bank". The official documents regarding these sanctions have been released. For further details, you can access the documents through the provided links.

⚠️🇷🇺 The EU has imposed sanctions against "BKS Bank", according to official documents.

⚠️🇷🇺 The European Union has imposed sanctions against "AFK Sistema", according to an official document.

⚠️✴️ The European Union has imposed sanctions against "A71 LLC". The decision highlights ongoing tensions and regulatory measures in response to the organization's activities, particularly in the realm of cryptocurrency and stablecoins. Further details are outlined in the official document associated with the sanctions.

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📬 Today’s Calendar - July 24, 2026

Australia releases Manufacturing/Services/Composite PMI at 02:00 MSK. Japan reports CPI for June at 02:30 MSK, followed by Manufacturing/Services/Composite PMI at 03:30 MSK. India’s PMI data is due at 08:00 MSK. Germany’s PMI figures will be available at 10:30 MSK, followed by the Eurozone at 11:00 MSK and the UK at 11:30 MSK. Russia’s Central Bank rate decision is set for 13:30 MSK, with a press conference at 15:00 MSK. Canada’s PPI for June is out at 15:30 MSK, and the U.S. will release PMI data at 16:45 MSK, along with New Home Sales at 17:00 MSK and the KC Fed Manufacturing Index at 18:00 MSK.

Earnings reports include Russia's RAGR, HYDR, U.S. companies Schlumberger at 13:50 MSK, Verizon at 14:00 MSK, and American Express at 14:00 MSK.

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🌎 The current exchange rates show USDCNY at 6.77 and USDTRUB at 81.8.

🚨 Australia has reported positive economic indicators for July. The Manufacturing PMI rose to 51.7, up from 51.1, indicating growth in the manufacturing sector. The Services PMI also improved to 53, compared to the previous 50.5. Additionally, the Composite PMI climbed to 52.6, up from 50.4, suggesting an overall expansion in economic activity.

📊 Japan's preliminary PMI data for July shows a slight decline in manufacturing and services. The Manufacturing PMI stands at 54.7, down from 54.8, while the Services PMI decreased to 51.9 from 52.2. However, the Composite PMI rose to 53.1, up from 52.8. This mixed economic outlook reflects ongoing challenges in the country's industrial and service sectors.

📈 Japan's consumer inflation data for June reveals a month-over-month increase of +0.3%, slightly above expectations of +0.2%, but down from the previous +0.4%. Year-over-year, inflation stands at +1.7%, matching forecasts and up from +1.5% earlier. The core CPI also rose by +1.6% year-over-year, in line with expectations and up from +1.4%. Rising energy prices are contributing to the acceleration of core inflation in Japan, according to CNBC.

⚠️🇮🇷 The United States has launched a significant strike against Iran. According to the New York Times, Iran has rejected a new ceasefire proposal from the U.S. Former President Trump stated that the U.S. will compensate for any damage from Iranian attacks on commercial vessels and cargoes in the Strait of Hormuz using Iran's frozen assets. Iran's Foreign Ministry has warned that the seizure of Iranian assets in the U.S. to compensate for damages sets a dangerous precedent.

⚠️🇺🇦 St. Petersburg has faced a massive drone attack. The operations of logistics complexes Wildberries in Shushary and Utkin Zavod have been temporarily suspended.

⚠️🇺🇸🇷🇺 The U.S. Senate may vote on "hellish sanctions" against Russia as early as next week, according to AXIOS. A delegation of American lawmakers, including Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna, is expected to visit Russia this fall or winter.

🇷🇺 New EU sanctions will not impact trading activities, according to MOEX.

🔥🇺🇸 The United States will introduce new tariffs ranging from 10% to 12.5% on imports from 60 countries starting Friday. The measures are aimed at combating forced labor, with a 10% tariff for countries committing to prohibit imports of goods produced with forced labor, while others face a 12.5% tariff. These tariffs will replace temporary global tariffs on U.S. imports that began on February 24. The changes will impact 99.4% of American imports, including a 12.5% tariff on Russian imports.

⚠️🌎 Global stocks are trading lower during the Asian session.