🚫🇺🇸🇨🇳 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%.
⚠️💎 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.
🚨🇺🇸 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.
🛢🇷🇺 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.
🇨🇭 UBS reported a net profit of $2.8 billion for the second quarter, exceeding expectations. The bank also announced a $3 billion share buyback program.
🇬🇧 Standard Chartered has reported results for the first quarter of 2026 that exceeded expectations. The bank's performance reflects positive trends in its financial metrics, showcasing resilience and growth in a challenging economic environment. Investors and analysts are encouraged by these results, which may signal a strong outlook for the upcoming quarters. For more details, visit Standard Chartered.
🚫 The FSB of Russia has placed Pavel Durov on an international wanted list, accusing him of aiding terrorist activities. If found guilty, he faces a potential life sentence, according to legal experts.
📊 This morning, several major companies released their financial reports, including SK Hynix, Deutsche Bank, UBS, Porsche, Aston Martin, Standard Chartered, Eni, Sabic, Danone, Remy Cointreau, Rio Tinto, BASF, Yandex, and Nomura.