📬 Today’s Calendar - August 6, 2026

Brazil's Central Bank rate decision is set for 00:30 MSK. In the U.S., Initial Jobless Claims will be released at 15:30 MSK, followed by Canada's S&P Services/Composite PMI for July at 16:45 MSK. The U.S. will also report natural gas reserves at 17:30 MSK.

Notable corporate updates include SpaceX's lock-up period ending, and Incab's development strategy approval for 2026-2027. Additionally, shareholders of MMK will discuss subsidiary integration. Key earnings reports include Krispy Kreme and Papa John's among others throughout the day.

🌍 ConocoPhillips reported its Q2 earnings with an adjusted EPS of $3.24, surpassing estimates of $2.90. The company also achieved an adjusted net income of $4.0 billion, exceeding predictions of $3.52 billion.

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💥🇺🇸 PELOTON has reported its first-ever net profit, a significant milestone for the company. For more details, visit the full report here.

⚛️ Bank of America forecasts that by the end of 2027, uranium prices will rise by 50% from current levels, driven by the widespread adoption of nuclear energy globally.

⚠️🇺🇸 The Federal Reserve is prepared to raise interest rates at its September meeting if upcoming inflation data is high and inflation expectations continue to rise, according to sources from the Financial Times within the Fed.

💥🇺🇸 SpaceX shares rose by 3% today as the lock-up period following its IPO comes to an end. This could release approximately 911.5 million shares into the market. However, due to a significant decline in stock prices, insiders may be reluctant to sell their shares. For more details, visit MarketWatch.

💥🇷🇺 M.Video has fully redeemed bonds of series 001P-05, totaling 3.75 billion rubles, along with a coupon payment of 1.6 billion rubles.

🚨🛢️🇪🇺 Gas prices in Europe have remained at their highest level in three years for the past six months. Gas storage in Europe saw its lowest levels in six years this July, with reserves approaching a historical low, according to operator data. Traders are beginning to factor in a fuel shortage and further declines in LNG supplies to Europe. As a result of Middle Eastern and Ukrainian conflicts, Europe is set to face the upcoming winter with significantly reduced energy resources.

🛢 Oman's and Iran's agreement regarding the Strait of Hormuz remains uncertain, with various media reports suggesting mixed outcomes. The likelihood of a deal stands at 50-50, as monitoring continues.

⚠️🇺🇸 Sales in US government bonds began following a report by the Financial Times indicating that Waller is prepared to raise rates at the September meeting if upcoming inflation data, released in the following weeks, proves to be high. As a result, yields have started to increase.

🚨🛢 A joint statement from Iran and Oman regarding a temporary transit corridor in the Strait of Hormuz will soon be published, according to Al Arabiya.

🚨🛢 A temporary corridor in the Strait of Hormuz will remain in effect until permanent transit agreements are finalized, according to Al Arabiya.

🚨🛢 Yemen's Houthi spokesperson announced that a statement from Yemen's Armed Forces regarding a large-scale military operation is expected soon. It remains unclear whether this will pertain to an upcoming operation or one that has already taken place.

🇺🇸 Alphabet plans to raise up to $25 billion through a new bond issuance.

🚨 The United States reported initial jobless claims at 199,000, slightly below expectations of 203,000 and up from the previous count of 197,000. Continuing jobless claims rose to 1.801 million, exceeding the anticipated 1.790 million and up from 1.782 million previously.

🚀 Microsoft has opened its fourth data center in India. Meanwhile, Alphabet plans to raise up to $25 billion through a new bond offering. Major tech companies continue to invest heavily in AI at record speeds. Amazon and Alphabet reported negative cash flow in the second quarter of 2026, while cash generation at Meta* (*recognized as extremist and banned in Russia) plummeted by 91% amid rapidly increasing AI capital expenditures.

🛢 Yemeni sources report that in just a few minutes, the Yemeni armed forces will announce a large-scale special military operation in their statement, according to Fars News.

🚨 Al Arabiya reports that Iran and Oman are set to announce a temporary transit corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, signaling a bearish outlook. Meanwhile, Fars News anticipates that the Houthis will soon declare a large-scale special military operation, indicating a bullish sentiment.

🛢 Brent crude oil prices have surged above $80 a barrel, reflecting ongoing market dynamics and geopolitical tensions. Investors are closely monitoring supply and demand factors that could influence further price movements. The rise in prices may impact global economies and consumer spending as energy costs fluctuate. For more details, visit this link.