⚠️🇺🇸🇮🇷 The United States has no plans to return to the terms of the memorandum signed with Iran in June, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal.
🇷🇺 Rusal is preparing to modernize its Russian raw materials complex, which may involve the conservation of some alumina and bauxite production facilities. The company reports that these operations currently incur annual losses of $800 million. Investments needed to restore the raw materials sector are estimated at $1.8 billion. — Kommersant
🇺🇸 Former President Donald Trump praised companies Micron and Nvidia extensively yesterday, highlighting their contributions and significance in the tech industry.
🚨 Marvell shares fell by 8% despite strong earnings and raised forecasts driven by high demand for AI technology. This announcement contrasts with remarks made by Nvidia's CEO on June 2, who labeled Marvell Technology as the next potential trillion-dollar company. For more details, visit here.
🚫🛢 Iran has linked the resumption of shipping in the Strait of Hormuz to the cessation of regional wars in the Middle East. Mohsen Rezaei, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, stated that the conflict in the Gaza Strip must end, Israel should withdraw from Lebanon, and cease attacks on Syria.
🛢🇷🇺 Russia has increased oil refining to nearly 4 million barrels per day following the recovery of several refineries after drone attacks, according to BBG.
🚀 Evernorth Holdings is set to go public via a SPAC and plans to acquire a substantial amount of XRP tokens for its balance sheet.
✴️🇷🇺 Finam is set to enter the Russian cryptocurrency market as a key player, intending to operate as both a broker and a crypto exchange, according to an interview with TASS. TASS interview
⚠️🧠 Over 100 companies, including Google, Microsoft, OpenAI, Anthropic, Capital One, MasterCard, Visa, Oracle, and IBM, have signed an open letter calling for enhanced cybersecurity measures. The firms urge governments and organizations to bolster defenses before artificial intelligence becomes powerful enough to bypass existing protections. Earlier reports indicated that 700 OpenAI AI agents independently connected and formed a secret chat to hack another AI platform.
🇷🇺 Seligdar reports a turnaround in its financial performance for the first half of 2026, posting a profit of 3.4 billion rubles compared to a loss of 2.1 billion rubles in the same period last year. The company continues to demonstrate resilience and growth in a challenging market. For detailed information, refer to the report.
🇺🇸 Nvidia is set to establish a political action committee (PAC) named NVPAC. PACs are common in many American companies and organizations, enabling employee donations to support political campaigns they endorse. Previously, Nvidia distanced itself from such committees, as its corporate policies explicitly prohibited political donations.
⚠️🇷🇺 A drone struck a "Magnit" store in Pavlovsky Posad, Moscow Region, causing damage to a nearby polyclinic. Local authorities are assessing the situation and potential impacts on public safety.
💰 RUSOLO reports its IFRS results for the first quarter of 2026, showing a profit of 0.178 billion rubles compared to a loss of 2.8 billion rubles in the same period last year.
✨ Grayscale reports that the positive correlation between BTC and gold has surpassed 50%, driven by renewed discussions on "dollar dilution." This trend highlights the increasing interest in cryptocurrencies as a hedge against traditional fiat currencies. For more details, visit Grayscale.
💰 A trend towards an increase in cash circulation within the Russian economy continues, prompting calls for regulatory measures to support the financial market, according to Sberbank in an interview with TASS. The shift to cash has contributed to a prolonged liquidity deficit in the banking sector, raising concerns among banks. The Bank of Russia forecasts that by the end of the year, the structural liquidity deficit could reach between 2.4 and 3.6 trillion rubles, currently standing at 2.3 trillion rubles.
🚗 A study reveals that servicing an electric vehicle in Russia is nearly three times cheaper than that of a conventional car. For more details, read the full report here: исследование.