⚠️🇨🇳🇯🇵 China has expressed its intention to counter Japan's attempts to acquire nuclear weapons. Zhang Hanhui, the Chinese ambassador to Moscow, made this statement in an article for TASS. He urged Japan not to "play with fire" regarding nuclear issues. For more details, visit TASS.

❗️🇷🇺 Russia has recorded its third consecutive week of deflation for the first time in a year.

🎧 Apple is set to unveil wireless AirPods featuring built-in AI and a camera no earlier than 2027, according to BBG.

🚀 OpenAI is set to pursue an IPO in 2027, according to CNBC. Meanwhile, its competitor, Anthropic, plans to launch its IPO in September 2026. The upcoming IPO for Anthropic could potentially become the largest in history, with earlier reports from the Financial Times suggesting a valuation of $2 trillion at the time of the offering.

🎤 Concerts by Kanye West are expected to generate up to 2 billion rubles for St. Petersburg's economy, according to PRIM.

⚠️🇷🇺 Prices for hotels in St. Petersburg have surged, and airline and train tickets are selling out rapidly due to the upcoming concerts of Kanye West, according to Baza. The rental market is also experiencing significant increases as reported by ЦИАН. During the initial concerts scheduled for October 10 and 11, property prices in the city could rise by as much as 200%, warns Rossiyskaya Gazeta.

🛢🇷🇺 The St. Petersburg exchange has conducted its first sales of imported gasoline.

🛢🇺🇸🇯🇵 Japan significantly increased its oil imports from the United States in July, soaring by 814.5% year-on-year. This surge highlights a growing reliance on American oil as Japan seeks to diversify its energy sources amid global market fluctuations.

🇮🇷🇺🇸 The Iranian Foreign Minister, Araghchi, has stated that the United States is on the brink of an economic crisis, asserting that U.S. policies will lead to their defeat.

📈 The volume of market placements of bonds in the second quarter of 2026 increased by 15%, according to reports. — Ъ

🚨🇷🇺 Today, the Bank of St. Petersburg announced its dividend payout for the first half of 2026.

🚀🇺🇸 Moderna's stock reached an all-time high yesterday, soaring by 177%, marking the largest increase among SP500 stocks. The surge follows the company's announcement of successful results from the third phase of clinical trials for its skin cancer vaccine. For more details, visit Moderna.

🏠 The growth rate of prices for secondary housing in Russia has been five times higher than that for primary housing. Compared to July of last year, demand in the primary housing market has decreased by 17%, while demand for secondary housing has surged by 45%, according to a report by Izvestia.

⚠️🇮🇷🇪🇺 NATO has announced it will defend the EU and Bulgaria following a report from the Financial Times indicating that Iran may strike Sofia Airport in Bulgaria if former President Trump escalates the conflict further.

🌾 Russia has significantly increased its export duties on grain starting August 19. The duty on wheat has risen by 2.2 times, while the duty on corn has surged by 2.7 times. This move is expected to impact the agricultural market and trade dynamics. For more details, visit Izvestia.

🇷🇺 Europplan has announced its financial results under IFRS for the first half of 2026. The net profit reached 4.3 billion rubles, reflecting a substantial increase of 129% year-on-year. For more details, please refer to the full report.

💥✴️ After a seven-month wait, the long-anticipated moment has arrived: demand for BTC has synchronized and turned positive in both spot and futures markets. This combined demand is a crucial factor for a bullish rally, a phenomenon that hasn't been seen in quite some time.

🇺🇦 The former Minister of Defense of Ukraine, Fedorov, recently dismissed by President Zelensky, announced the launch of his election campaign. He highlighted a crisis in governance within the country and called for the organization of elections. This marks a significant moment in Ukraine's political landscape as Fedorov positions himself as a candidate amid ongoing challenges.

💼 SK Hynix has reached a preliminary agreement to distribute employee bonuses, allocating 60% in the form of company shares and 40% in cash, according to RTRS.

⬆️🇷🇺 The IMOEX index is on the rise, signaling positive trends, according to analysts. They express optimism about the market's performance, suggesting that good times are ahead for investors in Russia. For more information, visit this link.

🤖 Russian telecom giant Rostelecom has officially joined the Association of Robotics Market Participants, signaling its commitment to advancing robotics technology in the country.