🌍 After the latest earnings reports, notable stock performances include: Toyota (TM) stable at 0%, BP down by 2%, HSBC down by 1.5%, BAZA down by 2.5%, Spotify (SPOT) down by 6%, while Caterpillar (CAT) increased by 11%. Other movements show Kimberly-Clark (KMB) down by 1%, Merck (MRK) and Pfizer (PFE) both up by 1%, HUT 8 Mining down by 5%, McDonald's (MCD) stable at 0%, Wayfair (W) up by 18%, and Tower Semiconductor (TSEM) up by 1%.

⚠️🇹🇼 China has declared that Taiwan is a red line in its relations with Japan that should not be crossed. The statement underscores the sensitive nature of Taiwan in the context of geopolitical tensions in the region.

🔥✴️🇷🇺 Putin has signed a law legalizing the circulation of cryptocurrencies in Russia. The document recognizes digital assets as property and establishes rules for their circulation for the first time. Russians will now be able to legally buy and sell cryptocurrencies through Russian exchanges, brokers, management companies, and crypto exchanges. The Bank of Russia will regulate and oversee the digital currency market.

💰 TGC-1 reports a profit of 7.4 billion rubles for the first quarter of 2026, a significant increase compared to 2.8 billion rubles in the same period last year.

💥🇺🇸 The S&P 500 index has reached a new record high, marking a significant milestone in the U.S. stock market. Investors are closely monitoring this development as it reflects broader economic trends and investor confidence. The upward movement may influence future trading strategies and market dynamics. For more details, visit here.

🚨 Ahead

The United States will release its Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) for June at 17:00 Moscow time. Additionally, June Factory Orders data will also be published at the same time.

❗️🇺🇸 In June, US factory orders declined by 0.3% month-over-month, contrary to expectations of a 0.2% increase. This follows a previous decrease of 1.3%.

🚨 The United States has reported that the number of job openings in the JOLTS survey for June stands at 7.359 million, slightly below expectations of 7.440 million and down from the previous figure of 7.594 million.

🇷🇺 The net profit of "KLVZ Kristall" for the period from January to June 2026 amounted to 29.6 million rubles, which is twice lower year-on-year.

🛢 Rubio announced that progress has been made in negotiations with Iran regarding the resumption of operations in the Hormuz Strait. He emphasized that it is too early to make definitive statements but expressed hope that an agreement will be reached very soon.

💥🇺🇸 Joby Aviation has announced plans to develop air transportation hubs across the United States, leading to a 5% increase in its stock value. The initiative aims to enhance the accessibility and efficiency of urban air mobility solutions. For more details, visit Joby Aviation.

⚠️🛢 Brent crude oil has fallen below $80 following recent discussions. After Bessent, Rubio announced progress in negotiations concerning the Hormuz Strait. Attention now turns to Trump as the situation develops.

🛢🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia is engaging in negotiations with the Houthis through Omani intermediaries to establish a ceasefire and de-escalation, according to BBG. The kingdom aims to leverage behind-the-scenes diplomacy to mitigate the conflict, which has adversely affected its oil industry and economy. Additionally, Saudi Arabia is preparing military options should diplomatic efforts fail.

🇺🇸 CoreWeave is entering the Asian market and will construct its first data center in Indonesia. The company, which has seen a 5% increase in its stock, aims to expand its operations significantly in the region.

🌕 Platinum prices are on the rise, while gold and silver remain steady for now.

🚫🇷🇺 FESCO has temporarily suspended the acceptance of new shipping requests through the Black Sea following the incident involving the vessel "Yaniina." The company stated that this decision will remain in effect until risk factors are thoroughly assessed and solutions are developed.

🛢🇷🇺 Russia has sharply reduced its crude oil exports following a temporary shift in priorities from Ukrainian drone strikes, which has benefited local refineries. However, a resurgence of attacks on these processing facilities could lead to an increase in exports in the coming weeks, according to reports. — BBG

🌟 Developers of Ethereum have introduced proposal EIP-8361 aimed at further reducing the inflation of ETH.

🚨 President Putin has officially signed a law that prohibits the buyback of shares by foreign investors. This move reflects Russia's ongoing efforts to regulate foreign ownership in its markets. For more details, visit the link here.

✨ Vladimir Putin has signed a law extending the mandatory deposit insurance system to clients' electronic money (EDC) in banks. The move aims to enhance the protection of digital financial assets for consumers in Russia.

🚨 The Republican Senate Majority Leader, Chuck Schumer, reiterated his hope to vote on the cryptocurrency market framework bill, known as the CLARITY Act, this week before Congress takes its summer recess.