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π¨ The Russian stock market saw a sharp decline as the IMOEX index dropped significantly. President Putin has confirmed he will not meet with Kanye West. Experts warn that West's visit could trigger a surge in inflation in Russia, raising concerns among investors. The market remains bearish as uncertainty looms over the economic impact of these developments.
π Morgan predicts that the price of gold could rise to $5,000 by 2027, but does not rule out the possibility that this milestone may be reached as early as this year.
β οΈπ―π΅ Foreign investors have sold Japanese bonds for a record amount of $8.1 billion, the highest in 20 years, according to Bloomberg.
πΆ After earnings reports, stock movements are notable. Futu Holdings saw a rise of 8%. In contrast, Netease and Alibaba both experienced declines of 3%. Meanwhile, Deere & Company remained stable with no change, while Walmart faced a drop of 6%. For more details, check the links: Futu, Netease, Alibaba, Deere, Walmart.
β¬οΈπ’πͺπΊ European gas prices have reached 65 euros per MWh for the first time since March 2026.
ππ·πΊ GLRX shares have surged by 10%. Glorax is preparing for a corporate reorganization by merging with the specialized developer "NTVO." Those who disagree will have the option to sell their shares, although the buyout price is yet to be determined. For more details, visit here.
π Consensus from the International Financial Analysts indicates that MTS reported a revenue increase of 9.5% in the second quarter, reaching 213.9 billion rubles. Additionally, OIBDA rose by 12.3%. The financial report is scheduled for release on August 25.
π XRP has surged above $1.20, marking a significant milestone for the cryptocurrency. Investors are optimistic about the coin's potential as it continues to gain traction in the market. For further updates, visit example.com.
π’ In the Strait of Hormuz, the number of newborns has seen a significant increase following President Trump's declaration of the area as U.S. territory, sources report. On August 6, Trump signed orders aimed at limiting citizenship eligibility based on birth in the U.S. and combating so-called birth tourism. However, legal experts indicate that these orders do not currently apply to Hormuz.
π½ The exchange price for corn has reached its highest level since the beginning of 2025.
π¨ The United States has reported a rise in the Leading Economic Index for July, showing an increase of 0.2%. This is above the expected growth of 0.1% and an improvement from the previous month's decline of 0.2%.
π’ The Russian government is working on legislation that would allow developers to offer installment payments for purchasing new buildings one year after their commissioning, according to Marat Khusnullin, as reported by RIA. Previously, it was announced that a law on purchasing new constructions in installments might be adopted, with the Ministry of Construction of the Russian Federation preparing a draft.
π° Wired reports that Elon Musk may allocate up to $200 million to support Republicans ahead of the upcoming congressional elections.
β¨ Standard Chartered has projected that Bitcoin (BTC) will soar to $100,000 by the end of this year. The bankβs forecast highlights a significant bullish sentiment surrounding the cryptocurrency market as it gains traction among investors. For more details, visit Standard Chartered.
π¨ Ahead
π’ The U.S. natural gas supplies report from the EIA is scheduled for release at 17:30 MSK.
π’ The U.S. natural gas supplies report from the EIA is scheduled for release at 17:30 MSK.
π¨π’πΊπΈ U.S. natural gas inventories increased by 16 BCF, slightly above the expected increase of 15 BCF but lower than the previous week's rise of 36 BCF, according to the EIA report.