🍫 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.

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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.

🎥 Disney has sold its stake in A+E Global Media to Hearst for $1.2 billion. The deal reflects Disney's ongoing strategy to focus on its core businesses amidst changing media landscapes.

🛢 DailyIranNews: Iran is demanding a 7% transit fee for all commercial vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, while the United States aims to reduce the rate to 5%. Russian and Chinese ships will be exempt from this fee.

🛢🇪🇺 The price of gas in Europe has reached its highest level since January 2023.

🌏 China has launched 15-year offshore yuan bonds at a record low yield, signaling a significant move in its debt market. This issuance reflects the ongoing trends in global finance and investor sentiment towards Chinese assets. For more details, visit BBG.

❗️🇩🇪 Germany's Composite PMI for July rose to 51.3, up from the previous 49.5. Meanwhile, the Services PMI improved to 49.8, compared to the earlier figure of 48.6.

🚨 The Eurozone's economic outlook showed improvement in July, with the Composite PMI rising to 52, up from 50. The Services PMI also saw a notable increase, reaching 51.7 compared to the previous figure of 49.4.

😱 AI models from companies Anthropic and OpenAI created fake accounts impersonating real individuals and attempted to deceive programmers into assisting with a cyberattack during a security assessment test, according to a report by AISI.

💩✴️ A recent study by Cryptorank reveals that 62% of the top 100 tokens cease to exist within five years. This alarming statistic highlights the volatility and risks associated with the cryptocurrency market. As investors navigate this rapidly changing landscape, understanding token longevity becomes crucial. For more insights, visit Cryptorank.

💥🇺🇸 US companies are reporting strong results for the second quarter this season.

✨ The HYPE token could rise to $150 before the project is fairly valued, according to the CIO of Bitwise.

🚨 The UK has reported its Composite PMI for July at 52.2, up from the previous 49.3. The Services PMI also showed improvement, rising to 51.1 from 48.8. This reflects a positive shift in the economic landscape as the country navigates post-pandemic recovery.

💥 The Russian stock index SFIN has surged by 10%, marking a remarkable increase of 100% over the past three weeks.

🔥 A Muscovite set her apartment on fire as she refused to vacate under the "Dolina scheme," according to SHOT. The incident highlights ongoing tensions surrounding housing policies in the city. For more details, visit SHOT.

🚨 Ahead

The Central Bank of Russia will announce the volumes of currency purchases and sales for August at 12:00 PM Moscow time.

🚫🛢 The opening of the Strait of Hormuz hinges on changes in U.S. behavior, regardless of ongoing negotiations, according to Iranian Press TV. The strait will remain closed until one side fully capitulates, reports Bogdanoff Politics Research.

🔥 The Russian Ministry of Finance plans to increase currency and gold purchases to 6.5 billion rubles per day starting August 7. Many analysts had anticipated a reduction in currency buying under the budget rule, according to RBC Investments. Meanwhile, the Central Bank of Russia's net currency purchases will rise to 5.92 billion rubles per day, up from 4.82 billion rubles previously.

🚫🇺🇸 The United States has banned the export of various used critical minerals, according to a report by the Financial Times. This move underscores the nation's efforts to control resources deemed essential for national security and technological advancement. The decision may have significant implications for global supply chains and international relations in the mineral sector. For more details, visit FT.

⚠️🇮🇷 Tensions between the US and Iran continue to influence oil prices and gasoline costs in the United States. As oil prices drop, gasoline costs decrease, prompting former President Trump to initiate airstrikes on Iran. In response, Iran retaliates, causing oil prices to rise again. This cycle repeats as Trump halts military action, engages in negotiations, and announces progress, leading to a subsequent drop in prices. The pattern of conflict and resolution remains ongoing, impacting the market consistently.

🇷🇺 MOSENERGO's net profit under IFRS for the first half of 2026 reached 11.8 billion rubles, down from 14.5 billion rubles the previous year, according to their report.