🚨 The Russian economy shows mixed signals as the July Services PMI rose to 49, up from 48.2, while the Composite PMI also improved to 49.6, compared to 48.9 previously. These indicators suggest a slight recovery in the services sector amidst ongoing economic challenges.

⚠️🇪🇺🇷🇺 The European Union's 22nd sanctions package against Russia will focus on combating the circumvention of existing restrictions. The European Commission is currently preparing the project, which is expected to be approved ahead of the Foreign Affairs Council meeting on October 12. For more details, visit Izvestia.

✈️ On August 11, Aeroflot will release its operational results for July. For more information, visit Aeroflot.

💥🇷🇺 The IMOEX index continues its upward trajectory, causing distress for those who sold at the lows, missed buying opportunities, or shorted during the downturn. This strategy appears to be the focus for July-August 2026.

🇮🇷 Negotiations between the US and Iran are reaching a critical stage, with Senators Marco Rubio and Donald Trump indicating a potential breakthrough soon.

🇷🇺 On September 21, the Moscow Financial Forum (MFF-2026) will take place, bringing together key players in the financial sector. This event aims to discuss current market trends and strategies for the future. Experts and industry leaders will share insights and foster collaboration among participants.

🚨 Recent data from Santiment reveals that there has been a significant outflow of LINK tokens from exchanges, marking the highest withdrawal rate in two months. This surge in activity highlights growing interest and potential shifts in the market dynamics surrounding the cryptocurrency. For more information, visit the full report on Santiment's website.

⚠️🇷🇺 Due to sales challenges, the price of wheat and barley in the Russian domestic market has decreased by 8–14.5% since mid-July, and by 17.8–20.1% over the past year. Only half of the Russian harvest is being exported, with attacks on port infrastructure causing exports to plummet by 17–83% in July. Recovery in August seems unlikely — Ъ.

🇯🇵 Japan plans to implement AI in its military, aiming to accelerate the process of target evaluation and selection, according to Nikkei.

🇷🇺🇪🇺 A court has postponed until September the appeal by Euroclear to recover 26.2 billion rubles in favor of Sber, according to RIA.

🚀 SpaceX has secured contracts worth $6 billion from the U.S. government for its military satellite program, Starshield.

🌕 Trading volume of gold on the Moscow Exchange doubled in the period from January to July, reaching 255.4 tons.

💥 The Russian stock market saw a significant rise as ASTR surged by 12%, hitting the upper limit. Investors are closely monitoring the situation for further developments. For more details, visit here.

💥🇪🇺 European stock markets have reached new heights, with the CAC index setting a record. The DAX index has also achieved a record high, reflecting strong investor confidence in the region. For further details, visit this link.

💥 The Russian stock market is seeing a significant surge, with ASTR experiencing a remarkable increase of 20%. Investors are closely monitoring this upward trend as it reflects broader economic developments in the region. For more details, visit here.

⚠️🇷🇺 EuroTrans has officially defaulted on three bond issues.

🌍 Former European and Russian officials held discussions regarding Ukraine, highlighting ongoing geopolitical tensions. The talks aimed to address the complexities of the conflict and explore potential pathways for resolution. For more details, visit BBG.

🌫 US Copper is trading near record levels amidst concerns over tariff risks and speculation surrounding the Strait of Hormuz. The market remains sensitive to geopolitical developments, influencing prices and investor sentiment. For more information, visit here.

🇮🇷 According to the Financial Times, the United States may lift sanctions on Iran if the country reaches an agreement with Oman regarding the strategic Hormuz Strait.

🍫 Russia has increased its export of chocolate confectionery products by 18% in the first quarter of 2026, reaching 82,000 tons, valued at $400 million, according to Agroexport.

🚨 Ahead

Germany's Services/Composite PMI for July will be released at 10:55 Moscow time. The Eurozone's Services/Composite PMI for July follows at 11:00 Moscow time. Finally, the UK's Services/Composite PMI for July is set for 11:30 Moscow time.