🚨 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.

💥🇺🇸 KO sets a new record.

🚨🇺🇸 SpaceX shares are currently trading 20% below their IPO price. The IPO's order book was oversubscribed by four times.

🔥⚠️🇺🇸🇷🇺 The US Senate has approved the "Hellish Sanctions" bill targeting Russia, according to a report by Bloomberg. The House vote is anticipated to take place in September. For more details, visit here.

⚠️🇪🇺🇷🇺 The European Union is set to impose sanctions on 1,600 companies for aiding Russia, according to BBG.

💥🇺🇸 Apple has made history by becoming the second company ever to reach a market capitalization of $5 trillion. This milestone marks a significant achievement for the tech giant, which continues to lead in innovation and market influence.

⚠️🇺🇸 The Nasdaq 100 has fallen 10% from its record highs over the past month.

🚨 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.

⚠️🇪🇺🇷🇺 The European Commission plans to adopt the 22nd sanctions package against Russia in October, according to Bloomberg.

🛢🇷🇺 Russia is ramping up crude oil shipments through the Arctic, maintaining historically high export levels while reducing delivery times and avoiding issues related to shipping through the Red Sea, which is threatened by Houthi forces. Maritime supplies are increasing, as reported by Bloomberg. For more details, visit the article here.

🇷🇺 On August 31, RUSAL will discuss the issue of convening an Extraordinary General Meeting regarding dividends for the first half of 2026, as requested by Sual.