🇷🇺 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.

⚠️🇺🇸 U.S. 30-year bonds are trading with yields exceeding 5%, the highest level since the pre-crisis period of 2007-2008. The U.S. government bond markets continue to experience a significant downturn.

⚠️✴️ In a recent shift, inflows into spot BTC ETFs have turned into outflows, according to data from SoSoValue.

⚠️🇷🇺 Russian gold producers are expected to face a slowdown in revenue growth and increased expenses, according to analysts. While revenue and EBITDA for Russian gold mining companies will continue to rise through 2026, the pace will be more restrained due to price pressures. Key risks for the sector include rising costs surpassing initial forecasts and the looming threat of a new windfall profits tax. For more details, visit Kommersant.

🛢🇷🇺 Novak has instructed the Ministry of Energy and oil companies to consider lifting restrictions on fuel sales at gas stations for amounts less than 50 liters, according to a report by RBC. — RBC

✨ Russian forex dealers will offer clients CFDs on cryptocurrencies — Ъ

🇺🇸 The US Dollar Index (DXY) continues to strengthen amid escalating tensions between the US and Iran, rising inflation expectations, and predictions of a more hawkish Federal Reserve. Brent crude prices have surpassed $100, leading to a renewed increase in gasoline prices across the US. Former President Trump stated that he is close to deciding on delivering the most powerful strike against Iran.

⚠️🌕 Gold and silver prices are weakening amid a strengthening dollar. Market analysts are observing the impact of currency fluctuations on precious metals, with investors closely monitoring economic indicators that could influence future trends. For updates, visit here.

⚠️🇷🇺 Today, the Central Bank of Russia is set to hold a meeting at 13:30 MSK. The consensus indicates that the Bank is likely to maintain the current interest rate at 14.25%. However, there is a possibility of a "symbolic" reduction of 0.25%.

✨ The U.S. Treasury Secretary, Janet Yellen, has urged for the swift passage of the CLARITY Act, emphasizing that other countries are rapidly implementing cryptocurrency regulations. She warned that the United States risks falling behind in this crucial area.

🚫🛢 An unprecedented situation has emerged in the Middle East, affecting all key maritime corridors. The risks of further oil price increases have intensified due to the threat of closures not only of the Strait of Hormuz but also of the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, a crucial maritime route between the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, according to analysts.

⚠️🇷🇺 Investors should prepare for the potential bankruptcy of EVROTRANS and the loss of part of their funds, according to an article from Vedomosti.

❗️🇮🇳 India’s economic indicators for July show a decline in manufacturing and services sectors. The Manufacturing PMI stands at 53.9, down from 54.2, while the Services PMI has dropped to 53.1 from 57.4. The Composite PMI also fell to 54.3, down from 57.1, indicating a slowdown in economic activity.

⚠️🇺🇸 Experts in technical analysis report that the "bearish diamond" pattern in the QQQ ETF tracking the Nasdaq 100 remains intact. This week, significant sell-offs have been observed in U.S. tech stocks.

⚠️🇮🇷 Houthi forces have opened a new front in the U.S.-Iran conflict. Former President Donald Trump stated that Iran will be held accountable for any future actions taken by the Houthis, as reported by the Wall Street Journal.

⚠️🇺🇸 A significant sell-off in the shares of the "Magnificent Seven" occurred yesterday, marking the largest drop since April 2025.

✈️ This autumn, the series production of the fully imported aircraft SJ-100 will commence, announced Dmitry Demeshin, the governor of Khabarovsk Krai.

🥖 Wheat prices continue to rise amid ongoing conflicts between Russia and Ukraine, as well as the US and Iran, according to Bloomberg.

🚨🇯🇵 The yield on Japan's 2-year bonds has reached levels not seen in 30 years.