🛢🇺🇸 Trump claims that it is not Iran, but the United States that controls the Strait of Hormuz.
🇺🇸 Trump stated that new tariffs will not harm the economy, claiming they have saved General Motors. Meanwhile, Toyota is building a factory in the U.S. to avoid these tariffs.
⚠️🇮🇷 A recent survey by Reuters and Ipsos reveals that 62% of Americans do not support a war with Iran. Despite this, former President Donald Trump claims that Americans are not opposed to military action. The contrasting views highlight a significant divide in public opinion regarding U.S. engagement in geopolitical conflicts. For more details, visit Reuters and Ipsos.
🚨 The S&P Case-Shiller Index in the United States reported a year-over-year increase of 1.6% for May, surpassing expectations of 1.3% and a previous figure of 1.2%.
🏠 Apple is set to launch smart home devices featuring its AI assistant, Siri. This move aims to enhance the functionality and interconnectivity of home automation, allowing users to control various aspects of their living environment seamlessly. The introduction of these devices is expected to strengthen Apple's position in the smart home market. For more information, visit Apple's official site.
🛢🇷🇺 Russian refinery in Kirishi is preparing to resume operations following recent attacks, according to RTRS. In Russia, refineries are experiencing shutdowns and restarts, as monitored by industry sources.
🚨 Russia is expected to meet its lithium needs independently within the next 4 to 7 years, according to Rosnedra. The country aims to enhance its production capabilities to secure a stable supply of this critical resource. The move is part of a broader strategy to strengthen domestic industries reliant on lithium for various applications.
🚨 Short-term holders continue to sell BTC at a loss, according to data from CryptoQuant. Despite market fluctuations, this trend shows no signs of slowing down as investors seek to cut their losses. For more details, visit CryptoQuant.
⚠️🇪🇺🇷🇺 The European Union is set to impose sanctions on 1,600 companies for aiding Russia, according to BBG.
🚨 The latest data from the United States reveals a decline in consumer confidence for July, which is reported at 90.8. This figure falls short of expectations of 92.4 and is also lower than the previous month's reading of 91.2. The decrease in consumer sentiment may have implications for economic activity moving forward. For more details, visit here.
🇺🇸🇦🇪 The United States and the United Arab Emirates have signed an agreement to establish the first working group focused on the accelerated development of military applications based on artificial intelligence, according to CENTCOM.
🌟 The U.S. Senate is set to begin its summer recess in ten days, leaving the CLARITY Act bill in limbo once again.
🌕 According to a survey by RTRS, the average price of gold is projected to reach $4,509 in 2026 and $4,610 in 2027. Meanwhile, the average price of silver is expected to be $72 in 2026 and $71 in 2027.
🚫🛢🇰🇿 Kazakhstan has reduced its oil exports by 8% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, according to the Statistics Committee of the Ministry of Energy.
💥 Zcash has activated the Ironwood update aimed at addressing vulnerabilities in the Orchard privacy pool that have raised significant concerns. Additionally, a new tool has been launched to detect the minting of counterfeit ZEC.
⚠️🇷🇺 Consensus from IFR reveals that the free cash flow (FCF) of NLMK has entered negative territory by the end of Q1 2026.