🇷🇺 Lenta has acquired the Chelyabinsk retail chain "Molniya," one of the largest in the region. For more details, visit the official announcement here.

🚨 A Russian court has ruled that trading cryptocurrencies using personal cards constitutes entrepreneurial activity. An entrepreneur attempted to challenge the taxation on cryptocurrency transactions via personal cards but lost the case. For more details, visit the full article here.

⚠️🇺🇸 Concerns over the U.S. debt burden and inflation are prompting a withdrawal of funds from long-term U.S. bonds — FT.

🌎 Goldman Sachs predicts that copper prices will peak at around $10,050 in August this year.

🛢🇯🇵🇺🇸 Japan is in talks with the United States regarding long-term supplies of LNG, according to BBG.

🇯🇵 Foreign investors have turned into net sellers of Japanese stocks for the first time in 12 weeks. This marks a significant shift after a prolonged period of consistent buying, during which foreign investors were net buyers of Japanese equities for 12 consecutive weeks. The recent change indicates a potential shift in market dynamics. For more details, visit RTRS and BBG.

🇺🇸 Trump has once again shifted his affections, this time expressing disdain for Putin and favoring Zelensky. This change in sentiment has garnered attention, highlighting the evolving dynamics in international relations. For more details, visit FT.

🌎 Internal trade among BRICS nations has reached 1 trillion dollars, according to Kirill Dmitriev, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund.

✨ Recent funding rounds among new blockchains have been highlighted by DropsTab. For more details, visit DropsTab.

🚨 Russian shareholders of MOEX have approved dividends for 2024, set at 26.11 rubles per share. The cutoff date for eligibility is July 10.

🛢🇨🇳 China's liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports have been declining for eight consecutive months, according to Kpler data. The country's demand for LNG continues to weaken, reflecting broader trends in energy consumption and market dynamics. For more information, visit Bloomberg.

🌟 A representative of India's ruling party, Pradip Bhandari, has stated that it is time to consider a strategic BTC reserve.

🇪🇺 European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen faces a potential vote of no confidence over the Pfizergate scandal, which involves the EU's vaccine procurement during the pandemic, according to the Financial Times.

🇷🇺 CIAN will announce its decision on dividends after the completion of the redomiciliation procedure, according to the CEO. For more information, visit here.

🇮🇷 Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei is set to deliver a video address soon, according to Tasnim news agency.

🇷🇺 Rusal is investing in alumina production to offset supply losses. For more information, visit the link: here.

🚨 Oil prices are expected to return to $65, according to SberCIB's forecast. The financial institution has provided insights into the future of the oil market, indicating potential shifts in pricing. For more information, visit their official announcement.

🇮🇷 Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei has congratulated the nation on its recent victory.

🚀 Stocks of the Chinese brokerage firm Guotai Junan have surged nearly 200% following the acquisition of a cryptocurrency trading license in Hong Kong.

❗️🇷🇺 Shareholders of Henderson have approved the decision to forgo dividends for 2024. However, there is a nuance - read more.

🇺🇦 Former President Donald Trump is willing to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Turkey to discuss Ukraine, according to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. The potential meeting highlights ongoing international efforts to address the conflict in Ukraine and to seek a diplomatic resolution. Further developments are anticipated as leaders navigate this complex issue.