π¨πΊπΈ Standard Chartered has indicated that the yield on 10-year US Treasury bonds could rise to 5% if the Federal Reserve does not adopt a more aggressive stance on inflation control.
π·πΊ The IMOEX index has significantly rebounded over the past two weeks. An increasing number of experts are advising to at least partially reduce long positions as monitoring continues. In the U.S. Senate, a vote on "hellish sanctions" against Russia is expected today.
π’ Gazprom has stated that liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies are becoming a less reliable method of gas delivery compared to pipeline transportation.
β οΈπΊπΈ Citadel Securities predicts that the Federal Reserve will surprise markets by raising interest rates at its meeting on July 29.
π«π’πͺπΊ Traders are beginning to anticipate a fuel shortage and further declines in LNG supplies to Europe, according to BBG. Europe is set to face the upcoming winter with the lowest energy resource reserves in recent years, as conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine have impacted LNG and diesel supplies, reported RTRS.
β οΈπΊπΈ Alphabet's spending on artificial intelligence is skyrocketing, a trend seen across many major US tech firms. Nearly a year ago, Google co-founder Larry Page stated that it would be better to go bankrupt than lose the AI race. Last week, Alphabet's report revealed that its AI expenses resulted in the company's first negative free cash flow in history for Q2 2026.
π·πΊ TATNEFT reported a net profit of 152.98 billion rubles under RAS for the first half of the year, a significant increase compared to 66.76 billion rubles during the same period last year, according to their financial report.
β οΈπ·πΊ The Central Bank of Russia suggests that the recent surge in inflation is temporary. The dynamics of the Central Bank's interest rate and inflation rates year-on-year indicate fluctuations that could stabilize in the near future. For more information, visit this link.
β οΈβ΄οΈ The stablecoin market experienced a significant decline of $7.7 billion in June, marking its first contraction in four years and the largest drop since the Terra-Luna collapse. This downturn raises questions about the future stability and liquidity of these digital assets. For more details, visit Forbes.
π·πΊ The Central Bank of Russia has outlined its mechanisms for combating insider trading. When identifying unscrupulous practices, the Bank relies on data from professional market participants, among other sources, to enhance its oversight and regulatory measures. For more details, visit this link.
π The Central Bank of Russia has revealed details of an investigation into market manipulation via Telegram. Analysts compared comments and calls from Telegram channels with actual investor actions on the stock market. It was found that in some instances, influencers executed counter trades with securities prior to the publication of news. For more information, click here.
β‘ The CEO of MARA has stated that utilizing electricity for artificial intelligence is significantly more profitable than cryptocurrency mining.