🔥🇺🇸 The latest PCE Price Index report for June reveals a month-over-month increase of 0.3%, matching expectations but higher than the previous 0.1%. Year-over-year, inflation rose to 2.6%, slightly above the anticipated 2.5%. The core PCE also showed a 2.8% increase year-over-year, in line with prior data and above the forecast of 2.7%. The PCE Price Index is a favored inflation indicator for the Federal Reserve.

⚠️🇨🇳🇺🇸 China has halted investments in American companies amid escalating trade tensions. The decision reflects the growing strain in the US-China relationship, as both nations continue to grapple with issues surrounding trade policies and economic competition. For more details, visit NIKKEI.

🇺🇸 Congressman Thomas Massie is calling for the elimination of the Federal Reserve.

🏢 PIK reported a significant increase in its financial performance for the first half of 2025, with a profit of 35.5 billion rubles, compared to just 2.6 billion rubles in the same period last year.

⚠️🇺🇸 The PCE inflation indicator is showing signs of deterioration, with some metrics worse than when the Federal Reserve began lowering rates last year, according to WSJ analysts.

Yesterday, Powell stated during the FOMC press conference that what we are witnessing is merely the beginning of inflation driven by tariffs.

*PCE Price index - a favored inflation measure of the Fed*

📈 Russia's international reserves have reached a new record of $695.5 billion.

🚀 Visa is expanding its support for settlements in stablecoins. The move reflects the company's commitment to integrating digital currencies into its payment ecosystem. For more details, you can read the full release here: release.

🛢🇨🇦 Canada is poised to become the largest exporter of LNG to Asia, according to TC Energy.

🇷🇺 APRI reports a net profit of 0.45 billion rubles for the first half of 2025, a significant increase compared to last year's profit of 0.003 billion rubles.

💥 Grayscale has announced the launch of the Grayscale Story Trust, focusing on intellectual property (IP) investments. This new fund aims to provide investors with exposure to the growing market of digital assets linked to storytelling and creative content. For more details, visit the official announcement here.

🇷🇺 Ozon's fintech division has officially registered "Ozon Asset Management." This new entity aims to enhance the company's financial services portfolio and expand its presence in the investment sector. For more details, visit the link: here.

💥🇺🇸 Microsoft has become the second public company in the world, following NVIDIA, to reach a market capitalization of $4 trillion.

🚨 Ahead

The Chicago PMI for July will be released today at 16:45 Moscow time in the United States.

🚨🇷🇺 PАО "СТГ" has announced the receipt of a mandatory offer regarding the acquisition of its issued securities. The offer from PSB proposes to buy shares of "SmartTechGroup" at a price of 1.89 RUB per share. For more details, visit the official announcement.

🚨 The United States has reported the Chicago PMI for July, registering at 47.1, surpassing expectations of 41.9 and an increase from the previous figure of 40.4. For more details, visit here.

💥✴️🇺🇸 Scallop has received a license in the United States, marking a significant milestone in its operations. The company is now authorized to conduct its business, enhancing its presence in the crypto market. For more details, visit here.

✨🇺🇸 DeFi lender Clearpool has launched PayFi Credit Pools, offering short-term funding in stablecoins for fintech companies.

✨ Experts declare the "cycle theory" in cryptocurrency is dead, according to a recent survey by RBC Crypto. The findings highlight a significant shift in market perspectives, suggesting that traditional patterns may no longer hold true in the evolving landscape of digital currencies. For more information, refer to the full survey.

🚀 Tether has issued $20 billion in USD₮ since the start of the year, becoming one of the largest holders of U.S. government debt with $127 billion in Treasury bonds. The company's net profit reached approximately $4.9 billion in the second quarter of 2025. For more details, read the full report.

⚠️ AHEAD

🛢 The US natural gas inventory report from the EIA is scheduled for release at 17:30 Moscow time.

🚀 In the early third quarter of this year, Russia continues to hold a strong second place globally in terms of mining capacity, according to Vasily Girya, head of GIS Mining.