⚠️🇺🇸 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.

🇷🇺 Novatek reported a significant decline in its net profit for the first quarter of 2025, with a drop of 4.2 times according to Russian accounting standards (RAS).

⚠️🛢🇺🇸 U.S. natural gas supplies have increased, according to the latest EIA report, showing an increase of 48 BCF, surpassing expectations of 37 BCF and a previous increase of 23 BCF.

🚨 Norilsk Nickel has finalized its exit from the joint venture Nkomati in South Africa. The company's decision marks a significant shift in its international operations. For more details, visit here.

⚠️🇺🇸🇷🇺 The United States has informed the UN Security Council that former President Trump has made it clear that an agreement to end the conflict in Ukraine must be reached by August 8. The U.S. stated that it is prepared to take additional steps to ensure peace in Ukraine.