🛢🇷🇺 Russian gas stations are starting to lift or ease restrictions on gasoline sales. Major networks have begun to relax limits, allowing for increased availability of fuel for consumers, according to reports by Izvestia.

🇷🇺 Digital platforms and marketplaces will not be classified as strategic industries. Foreign investors will not be required to obtain mandatory approvals from the government commission for transactions involving these sectors, according to a report by Vedomosti.

🚲 Russians are increasingly turning to electric scooters as a mode of urban transport, reflecting a shift in commuting habits. For more details, visit Vedomosti.

🚨 Oil prices for Brent crude have fallen below $86 per barrel. This decline reflects ongoing market fluctuations and economic conditions impacting global oil demand. Investors are closely monitoring these developments as they could influence energy prices and economic stability. For more details, visit this link.

⚠️🇰🇷 SK Hynix's stock has rapidly inflated but is deflating even faster, according to BBG. The company's performance has raised concerns among investors as market dynamics shift. For more details, visit BBG.

⚠️🇺🇸 The NASDAQ has experienced losses for five consecutive sessions, reflecting ongoing challenges in the market. Investors are keeping a close eye on economic indicators that may impact future performance.

🇺🇸 Johnson & Johnson has reached a settlement in the talc litigation, with potential payments totaling $5 billion to resolve various lawsuits. This agreement could bring an end to a decade of legal battles for the company. For more details, visit Reuters.

⚠️✴️ HSBC has reported that wealthy clients reduced their allocation to crypto last year. The financial giant noted a shift in investment strategies among affluent investors, reflecting a growing caution towards digital assets. This change comes amid increased regulatory scrutiny and market volatility, prompting a reevaluation of risk among high-net-worth individuals.

🇷🇺 PAO "VI.ru" announces its operational results for the second quarter and first half of 2026. The company has entered a recovery trajectory following a low season at the start of the year. In the second quarter, total revenue increased by 10% year-on-year, reaching 50.6 billion rubles, an improvement compared to the 4% decline in the first quarter.

🚨 Small traders have stopped buying BTC. Meanwhile, wallets holding between 10 and 10,000 BTC continue to accumulate, according to Santiment.

💼 Gazprom reported a net profit of 78.37 billion rubles for the first half of 2026, a significant turnaround from a loss of 10.76 billion rubles the previous year. However, the company faced challenges in the second quarter, posting a net loss of 69.2 billion rubles compared to a profit of 147.55 billion rubles in the first quarter of 2026. This financial report highlights the volatility in Gazprom's performance amid changing market conditions.

📈 Shareholders of RUSAGRO have approved dividends from past profits at 16.48 RUB per share. The ex-dividend date is set for August 6.

🇺🇦 Former President Donald Trump expressed optimism ahead of his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky regarding the potential resolution of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. This sentiment was reported by the Wall Street Journal, highlighting Trump's belief in finding a diplomatic solution to the crisis.

🇷🇺 VTB has not made any decisions regarding support for Wildberries, and the situation is under the control of the Cabinet, according to Peskov.

⚠️🇮🇷 Trump stated that the US is having positive negotiations with Tehran, while Iran's neighbors report drone attacks, according to RTRS.

📈 UPS has reported its second-quarter adjusted earnings per share (EPS) at $1.76, exceeding estimates of $1.67. The company also announced revenues of $22.8 billion, surpassing expectations of $21.84 billion.

🚫🛢 QATARGAS has extended the force majeure on three shipments of LNG from EDISON.

💥🇷🇺 This could have been our portfolio today at lunch... and we would finally be able to afford a business lunch.

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💥🌎 Goldman Sachs' indicator for global economy shows that in July, most global macroeconomic data significantly exceeded expectations, despite ongoing challenges.