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🇷🇺 Etalon Group has released its operational results for the second quarter of 2026, highlighting a strong focus on liquidity and a remarkable threefold growth in the premium segment. For more details, read the full report here.

🇷🇺 The revenue of the Medical Group "MD Medical" increased by 29% in the first half of 2026, according to the report.

⚠️🇦🇿 The Central Bank of Azerbaijan has raised its inflation forecast for the end of 2026 to 6.1% from the previous estimate of 5.9%. The bank has maintained the key interest rate at 6.5%.

🚨 Japan and South Korea conducted a joint intervention in their foreign exchange markets yesterday, marking a rare collaboration. This move aims to stabilize their currencies in response to recent fluctuations. For more details, visit RTRS.

⚠️🇪🇺 Inflation in France has unexpectedly accelerated, according to BBG.

🇷🇺 ETALON has announced its operational results for the second quarter of 2026. Sales reached 118,000 square meters, representing a 14% year-on-year increase, while revenue declined by 7% to 23.2 billion rubles. Cash inflows rose by 10% to 23.7 billion rubles, outpacing sales. In the first half of 2026, the company doubled its commissioning volume to 326,800 square meters. ETALON remains focused on cash flow, adjusting new project launches to demand, especially in capital regions and the premium segment, where sales of premium brands surged 3.4 times year-on-year. Release

🇷🇺 Selidgar reported a net loss of 4.3 billion rubles under RAS in the first half of the year, a significant shift from a profit recorded in the same period last year.

🚨 Russian company Acron has approved dividends from previous years' profits. Shareholders will receive a payout of 235 RUB per share. The cutoff date for eligibility is August 10.

⚠️🇺🇸 AAPL shares fell 7% following its earnings report. In response to the decline, investment firms typically lower their price targets and downgrade the stock. Goldman Sachs was the first to act, reducing its target for AAPL to $360 from $370.

⚠️🇵🇱 The Polish Ministry of Defense has officially announced that a Russian missile violated the country's airspace on July 30.

⚠️🇸🇦🇾🇪 Saudi Arabia Prepares for Conflict with Houthis

Riyadh is forming a coalition to enhance security in the Red Sea. Yemeni sources indicate that Saudi Arabia is also amassing forces for a potential offensive in central Yemen. This escalation raises concerns about regional stability and oil supply.

🇯🇵 Despite recent interventions, Goldman Sachs forecasts that the Japanese yen will drop to 165 against the dollar next year.

⚠️🇺🇸 Private traders are selling US tech stocks at the fastest pace ever recorded, according to Vanda.

✨ The push for the CLARITY Act, a bill aimed at establishing a framework for the cryptocurrency market, is gaining momentum. Officials and representatives from the crypto industry are urging the U.S. Senate to take action. However, the Senate is set to recess for the summer, leaving the future of the legislation uncertain.

⚠️🇷🇺 Sollers reports a net loss of 106.9 million rubles under RAS for the first half of the year, compared to a profit of 3.9 billion rubles in the same period last year.

💥🇷🇺 The messaging app MAH will be free for subscribers of the "big four" starting August 1.

💥🇰🇷 South Korea's KOSPI index surged by 18%, marking a record daily increase following unprecedented liquidations.

🇷🇺 On October 2, shareholders of YUGK will discuss the election of a new board of directors.

📊 Eurozone Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for July reveals a monthly increase of 0.2%, matching expectations, following a decline of 0.1% previously. On a yearly basis, inflation stands at 2.9%, in line with forecasts and slightly up from 2.8% earlier. The core CPI also showed a year-on-year rise of 2.5%, surpassing the expected 2.4% and unchanged from the previous reading.

🇨🇳 The yuan has reached a three-year high against the USD, despite signals of discontent from China's central bank regarding the currency's strengthening.