⚠️🇺🇸🇷🇺 The U.S. Senate has backed a bill imposing "hellish sanctions" against Russia in its first vote. The legislation grants the president the authority to impose 100% tariffs on imports from countries purchasing oil, uranium, and natural gas from Russia or aiding in sanction evasion. Additionally, a 500% tariff on Russian imports is proposed. The bill extends sanctions against Iran until 2031 and includes secondary sanctions for non-U.S. companies doing business with Iran. Following initial approval, the Senate will discuss the bill before a final vote. Congress will review it after returning from recess in September. Meanwhile, Darlin, sister of deceased senator Lindsey Graham, did not vote on the sanctions bill.

🔥⚠️🇮🇷 After a four-day ceasefire, Iran has launched an attack on a US base in Jordan. In retaliation, the US struck Iranian groups in Iraq. CENTCOM reports that Iran fired missiles at American forces in the Middle East. Meanwhile, oil prices have risen by 4% following a three-day correction. The Washington Post notes that Iran's decision to strike first marks a significant shift in its policy, as Tehran previously only responded to attacks.

⚠️🇮🇷🇺🇦 According to the New York Times, Iran considered a strike on Ukraine following an attack on its vessel in the Caspian Sea. Yesterday, the foreign ministers of Ukraine and Iran held a phone conversation, concluding that the Ukrainian military's strike on the Iranian ship has not led to an escalation for now.

🛢🇮🇷 Iran's Foreign Ministry has announced that Tehran is prepared to continue fighting for control over the Hormuz Strait.

🚫🇺🇸🇨🇳 The Trump administration has banned the import of new Chinese humanoid robots into the United States. This decision is grounded in national security concerns and aims to bring critical advanced manufacturing back to the U.S.

📉 Following earnings reports, several stocks experienced notable movements. Skyworks (SWKS) saw a decline of 10%, while Visa (V) dropped by 1%. Logitech (LOGI) faced a significant decrease of 11%. In contrast, Tilray (TLRY) rose by 2%, Ford (F) increased by 5%, and Seagate Technology (STX) gained 6%. NXPI Semiconductors (NXPI) experienced a modest decline of 3%.

⚠️✴️ Outflows from spot BTC ETFs have persisted for four consecutive trading sessions, according to data from SoSoValue. Bitcoin (BTC) is once again testing its 50-day moving average.

💥 Russian stocks experienced a slight uptick during the morning session, with the IMOEX index rising by 0.6%.

⚠️✴️ Security incidents in the cryptocurrency sector have resulted in losses exceeding $1 billion in the first half of 2026, with a total of 212 incidents reported. This marks the highest figure recorded for any six-month period, according to a report by Blockaid.

✨ ARK Invest predicts a rise in bankruptcies and consolidation in the cryptocurrency sector in the coming months. Historically, such trends are observed near the cyclical bottom of the market, indicating a potential shift in the landscape. For more information, visit here.

⚠️ A logistics facility of Wildberries in Ryazan has been evacuated.

⚠️💎 The company owned by the wife of the head of Yakutia has postponed the start of diamond mining until the market recovers, according to a report by Kommersant.

🚫🛢🇮🇷🇴🇲 Iran has rejected Oman's proposal for equal control over the Strait of Hormuz, according to the Wall Street Journal. The Iranian Foreign Ministry also stated that Tehran is prepared to continue fighting for control over the Strait of Hormuz.

⚠️🇷🇺 Strikes by the Ukrainian Armed Forces on Wildberries warehouses across various regions of Russia are deemed symbolic and have a "very limited" impact on the country's economy. However, these attacks result in localized economic losses, affecting small businesses. This information was reported by the Security Council. - stated

🚀 Elon Musk has announced two new AI models, Grok 4.6 and Grok 4.7, set to be released in August.

⚠️🇺🇸 Goldman Sachs reports that hedge funds are selling off big tech stocks in the United States at the fastest pace in two years.

🚨🇺🇸 Today marks a significant FOMC meeting. The consensus suggests that the Federal Reserve will maintain its current interest rates. Attention is particularly focused on comments from Warsh. Many experts are highlighting the elevated yields of U.S. government bonds, urging the Fed to adopt a stricter stance on monetary policy and inflation control. However, this approach may not sit well with Trump.

🛢🇷🇺 Gas station queues are decreasing, yet businesses remain prepared for potential disruptions. Nearly half of companies are stocking up on fuel in advance, as reported by Izvestia.

🛢🇷🇺 Russian federal budget revenues from the oil and gas sector are projected to reach approximately 8.2 trillion rubles by the end of 2026, falling around 700 billion rubles short of the government's planned figure of 8.9 trillion. This forecast comes from analysts in a recent poll conducted by Izvestia.

🇩🇪 Deutsche Bank reported a record profit for the second quarter of 2026. The financial institution's impressive earnings reflect strong performance across its divisions, showcasing resilience in a challenging economic environment. Investors are optimistic as the bank continues to navigate market fluctuations effectively. For more details, visit the official report at Deutsche Bank's website.

🚗 Porsche's operating profit for the first quarter of 2026 reached 1.35 billion euros, surpassing expectations of 1.22 billion euros.