โ ๏ธ๐ท๐บ Analysts at Alfa-Bank have raised their forecast for the key interest rate by the end of 2026 to 13.5%, up from the previous estimate of 13%.
๐ Last week, hedge funds purchased big tech stocks at the fastest rate in four years, with weekly inflows into tech equity funds marking the fifth highest in history, according to data from Goldman, BofA, and EPFR.
๐ข๏ธ Russia's Gazprom reported a 5.2% year-on-year decrease in gas supplies to Europe via the Turkish Stream pipeline in July 2026, as calculated by RTRS.
๐ฅ๐ท๐บ๐จ๐ณ Segizha has approved a joint project with Chinese partners to construct a biochemical complex in Siberia.
๐ฌ๐ง The UK's Manufacturing PMI for July stands at 51.9, down from the previous figure of 52.8.
๐ฌ๐ง The UK's Manufacturing PMI for July has been reported at 51.9, a decline from the previous figure of 52.8.
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โ ๏ธ๐ฎ๐ท The Iranian Foreign Ministry has denied former President Trump's claim regarding the resumption of negotiations with the United States.
๐ Traders are setting record short positions on SpaceX shares ahead of crucial dates. The company will report its Q2 2026 earnings on August 4. Following that, the IPO lock-up period ends on August 6, potentially flooding the market with 911 million shares, raising concerns among investors. For more details, visit BBG.
๐พ The AgroNext Group is set to debut on the market with its inaugural yuan-denominated bond issue, offering a maturity of 1.5 years and a targeted coupon yield of 8.75-9%. The book date is scheduled for August 5, 2026, from 11:00 to 15:00 (Moscow time). Key details include the issuer "Rusbond-Fertilizers," with an option to redeem in rubles or yuan. AgroNext ranks among Russia's top three fertilizer producers, boasting strong industry positions and a diverse product range, producing around 17.5 million tons annually.
๐ South Korea's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange, Bithumb, has announced plans for an initial public offering (IPO) set for 2028.
๐จ Russian coal companies are seeing a reduction in losses. From January to May 2026, the industry's net loss decreased by 9.6% to 123.1 billion rubles. Additionally, exports for the half-year rose by 8.1%, reaching 107.13 million tons โ Forbes.
โจ The British division of Robinhood has been added to the register of cryptocurrency companies by the UK regulator, enabling it to offer certain crypto services in Britain.
๐ KKR has announced its acquisition of Integer for $127 per share in cash, resulting in a 3% increase in both companies' stock prices.
๐จ Morgan Stanley has downgraded the stock of Circle to underweight, resulting in a 6% decline in shares.
๐จ๐บ๐ธ GameStop shares fell by 10% following the announcement of a $1.4 billion convertible bond offering. The move aims to strengthen the company's financial position amidst ongoing market challenges. Investors will be closely monitoring the implications of this decision on GameStop's future performance.