📊 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.

⚠️🇰🇵 North Korea's state media, KCNA, has stated that the resumption of war between the DPRK and Japan and the United States is merely a matter of time.

⚠️🇨🇳 China will carry out military modernization, announced Xi Jinping.

⚠️🇮🇷 Israel and the United States are considering the possibility of a ground blockade of Iran, according to The Telegraph. The discussions come amid rising tensions in the region, with both nations weighing strategic options to counter Iran's influence. As diplomatic efforts continue, the potential military implications are under close scrutiny by international observers.

⚠️🇺🇸 The US dollar closed the week with its sharpest decline in four months.

🚀 The CEO of HIVE, along with the CEO of the largest American public miner MARA, announced that the AI business has started generating significantly more revenue than cryptocurrency mining.

🛢🇷🇺🇲🇦 Russia has received a maritime shipment of imported gasoline from Morocco, according to sources from RTRS.

⚠️✴️ The current bear market in BTC has progressed only 49%, according to Glassnode. Previous bear markets typically reached much lower bottoms than this level.

🇺🇸 Chevron reported its second-quarter adjusted earnings per share (EPS) at $6.06, surpassing analysts' estimates of $5.65. The company's robust performance reflects strong operational efficiency and favorable market conditions. Investors are closely monitoring Chevron's financial health as it continues to navigate the energy sector. For more details, visit Chevron.

⚠️🇪🇺 The growing inflation in the Eurozone continues to maintain the likelihood of a rate hike by the ECB.

🇺🇸 ExxonMobil reported its second-quarter adjusted earnings per share (EPS) at $3.52, slightly below estimates of $3.54. For further details, visit ExxonMobil.

🇷🇺 Mosenergo reported a net profit of 11.6 billion rubles for the first half of 2026, an increase from 10.9 billion rubles in the same period last year.

🛢🇷🇺RIA Novosti reports that 23 regions in Russia have recorded a decrease in the price of gasoline.

⚠️🇮🇷 The frontlines of the war in the Middle East are expanding as more countries get involved in the conflict. For further details, visit BBG.

⚠️✴️🇺🇸 New York has filed a lawsuit against Kalshi for $36 billion, accusing the platform of operating an illegal gambling business.

🇷🇺 The average maximum interest rate on deposits from the top 10 banks in Russia has risen to 12.85%, according to the Central Bank.

🇺🇸 Colgate-Palmolive has reported its second-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings per share of 99 cents, surpassing estimates of 95 cents. The company's net sales reached $5.36 billion, slightly exceeding expectations of $5.35 billion.

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🎮 The Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund (PIF) and a group of investors have received approval from the European Commission to acquire Electronic Arts for $55 billion.

✈️ In the first half of the year, Aeroflot's revenue under RAS increased by 4.4%, reaching 365.6 billion rubles.