📉 The MOEX index has dropped by 0.2% after a previous gain of 1.5% earlier in the day.

🚨🛢🇪🇺 The price of European TTF gas remains above 68 euros due to supply concerns as winter approaches, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal. This situation has raised alarms over potential shortages during the colder months. For more details, visit the full article here.

🇷🇺 The net profit of "Tatneft" under IFRS for the first half of the year has nearly tripled, reaching 158.7 billion rubles. The report is set to be released on August 26.

🛢🇰🇿🇷🇺 Kazakhstan has commenced the supply of small batches of gasoline to Russia. The Kazakh refinery "Kondensat" is set to deliver approximately 70% of gasoline and diesel fuel to the country, according to Minister of Energy Erlan Akkenzhenov.

✨ Today, Grayscale is set to launch a spot ZEC ETF on the NYSE under the ticker ZCSH.

🍩 Dunkin Donuts is preparing to conduct an IPO this year. The move comes as the company aims to compete more directly with rival Krispy Kreme. Investors are keenly watching the developments surrounding Dunkin’s public offering, which could reshape the competitive landscape in the doughnut market. For more updates, visit this link.

🛢🇮🇷 Al Arabiya reports that the United States has proposed to lift its blockade on Iran in exchange for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

🛢️ Saudi Arabia's revenue from oil exports in June reached its lowest level since May of last year, while the country's total exports marked the weakest performance since June 2021. This information comes from a report by the Kingdom's General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) — PRIME.

🇪🇺 The European Union is unable to use frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine due to concerns from certain member states, particularly Belgium, according to Euractiv. Approximately €200 billion in Russian assets are currently frozen across Europe, with the majority held in the Belgian depository Euroclear.

🎤 Kanye West has once again captured the spotlight. Known for his musical genius and controversial statements, the artist continues to make headlines. Stay tuned for more updates on his latest projects and public appearances. For more information, visit this link.

💰 The Central Bank of Russia reports that from April to June, net inflows into brokerage accounts exceeded 1 trillion rubles, marking a 19% increase from the previous quarter. This figure represents a record high since observations began in 2021. Nearly two-thirds of the total funds were contributed by qualified investors. For more details, see the official release.

🚨 CryptoQuant reports that new whales have realized a record profit of $1.2 billion in BTC at current levels, while older whales continue to hold their positions. For more details, visit CryptoQuant.

🛢 Oil prices have taken a significant hit, with Brent crude experiencing a decline of 6%. This drop reflects ongoing market volatility and economic concerns. Investors are closely monitoring global trends that may further impact oil prices. For detailed updates, visit this link.

🎤 The organizer of Kanye West's concerts has urged fans to "remain calm and be patient" amid ongoing developments. For more details, visit RT.

✨ CEO of CryptoQuant has announced the end of the bearish cycle in BTC, referencing his cycle indicator.

🛢️ Oil stocks report: API data shows that crude oil inventories have increased by 1 million barrels, contrary to expectations. Previously, the change was a decrease of 0.328 million barrels.

📬 Today’s Calendar — August 26, 2026

Australia will release its Consumer Price Index (CPI) for July at 04:30 MSK. The United States will report on the PCE Price Index, GDP for Q2 2026 (preliminary), and Durable Goods Orders, all at 15:30 MSK. Later, the U.S. will announce EIA crude oil inventories at 17:30 MSK. Russia's industrial production and CPI for the week will be released at 19:00 MSK.

Earnings reports include:
Russia: IFRS: ASTR, MOEX, TATN, HNFG
China: LI Auto at 11:30 MSK
USA: Salesforce at 23:00 MSK, Crowdstrike, Agilent Technologies, Urban Outfitters at 23:05 MSK, HP at 23:15 MSK, Nvidia at 23:20 MSK.

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🌎 The current exchange rates show USDCNY at 6.72 and USDTRUB at 86.7.

⚠️🇺🇦 Dmitry Peskov has confirmed that no meetings were planned between President Vladimir Putin and CIA Director during his recent visit to Russia. In response to inquiries from Interfax, Peskov stated that the trip was focused on intelligence agency interactions, emphasizing that there would be no discussions between Putin and the CIA chief. For further details, refer to TASS and The Washington Post.