⚠️🇺🇸🇷🇺 The Director of the CIA visited Moscow to warn Putin against attacking the Baltic states and to halt support for Iran, according to Politico. The discussions specifically addressed the unacceptable escalation towards Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia. Ratcliffe also urged Moscow to cease its military and economic assistance to Iran.

💎🇷🇺 Starting in September, sellers in Russia will be required to refer to diamonds only as natural diamonds. This change aims to protect consumer rights in the jewelry market. Since the beginning of the year, Russia has increased its diamond reserves by over 100 million carats. The growth is primarily due to additional geological exploration and re-evaluation of existing deposits rather than new discoveries, according to Rosnedra - TASS.

⚠️🇪🇺🇷🇺 EU countries are reviving plans to utilize frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine, according to a report by the Financial Times. This initiative aims to provide financial assistance to Ukraine amidst ongoing conflict. The move reflects a continued commitment from EU nations to aid Ukraine while addressing the impact of sanctions on Russia. For more details, visit the full article here.

🚨 Poland is transferring tanks to its border with Russia, with the first 28 South Korean tanks already dispatched to the Kaliningrad region, according to the Polish Ministry of Defense.

🚀 Global demand for AI is accelerating, according to Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang.

🎉 Following the earnings reports, stocks showed notable movements: Nvidia (NVDA) surged by 5%, Salesforce (CRM) increased by 13%, and Crowdstrike (CRWD) rose by 11%. Meanwhile, Agilent Technologies (A) saw a 3% uptick, while Urban Outfitters (URBN) dropped by 3%, and HP (HPQ) fell significantly by 9%.

🚨 Solana is introducing two major changes that could significantly enhance the burning of SOL tokens, potentially reducing their circulation by $1.4 to $1.5 billion over six years. These proposals aim to optimize the tokenomics of the Solana ecosystem, according to 21Shares.

🐔 Chicken has become the most consumed meat in the world. This type of meat easily adapts to any cuisine, religion, and price segment, according to FT.

⚠️🇷🇺 Industrial production in Russia remains near zero, with statistics indicating no signs of recovery in the industry, according to recent reports. For more details, visit this link.

🌏 China's industrial enterprises saw a slowdown in profit growth in July, reaching the lowest level this year at 11.2% year-on-year. For the year-to-date, profit growth stands at 17.6%, down from the previously reported 18.7%.

⚠️🇰🇷 The Bank of Korea has raised interest rates for the second consecutive time due to rising inflation. The core inflation rate has reached its highest level since December 2023.

⚠️🇯🇵 The Bank of Japan has once again signaled an increase in interest rates.

📈🇯🇵 In July, Japan's exports surged by 23% year-on-year, marking the largest annual increase since October 2022. This is the fifth consecutive month of growth, driven by a 49% rise in electronic components and semiconductor exports, fueled by demand from AI companies and data centers. Analysts indicate that the AI boom is significantly transforming Japan's economy.

🚀 The CEO of the CME exchange announced that Hyperliquid is driving U.S. markets towards 24/7 trading.

🚀 While everyone is waiting for a correction in BTC to make a purchase, the dip may not come — it's a law of the market.

🇷🇺 In July 2026, at least 152 Russian banks faced a decline in funds from individual clients in their deposits, according to RBC.

🚨 Coking coal prices in Russia's Far East ports have surged to a three-year high amid growing concerns of a metallurgical coal shortage in the Chinese market. For more details, visit — Ъ

⬆️🌫 Zinc prices continue to rise for the seventh consecutive day, driven by market indicators suggesting a tighter supply. According to reports from BBG, the rally reflects growing demand and potential supply constraints in the industry. As traders monitor these developments, the zinc market remains dynamic, with further fluctuations expected in the coming days.

🌾 Wheat prices have reached a three-year high as Russia prepares to escalate the conflict, according to Bloomberg. The surge in prices reflects growing concerns over the impact of geopolitical tensions on global grain supply. For more information, visit here.

🇷🇺 The likelihood of "forced mobilization" in Russia by December 31 is currently estimated at 31% by players on Polymarket, down from 52% two days earlier, according to monitoring.

🚨 The latest financial report for Whoosh reveals a loss of 1.68 billion rubles for the first half of 2026, an improvement from the 2.62 billion rubles lost during the same period last year. Revenue increased by 4% year-on-year, totaling 5.564 billion rubles. However, the EBITDA for the kicksharing segment stands at -1.438 billion rubles, and the net profit remains negative. For more details, read the full report.