🛢 On July 9-10, a seminar organized by OPEC will take place in Vienna. Ministers are expected to discuss the current situation in the oil market.

🚨 Sberbank announced that starting June 30, it will reduce interest rates on certain deposits. For more information, visit their official page.

💥 In early June, the Minister of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media, Maksut Shadayev, announced that a national messenger is set to be developed on the Max platform from VK. The presentation of this new service is expected to take place in the summer. For more details, visit the report here.

🍷 In Russia, the share of imported strong alcohol, excluding vodka, in retail sales has dropped to 29.8% from January to May 2025, totaling 5.72 million decaliters. This trend is attributed to increased tariffs on imported alcohol from unfriendly countries and the expansion of Russian producers into new categories, experts say. The market anticipates further pressure from local products on imports, although overall alcohol sales volumes are expected to stagnate. — Ъ

🚀 Lion Group has acquired $2 million worth of HYPE tokens, adding them to its balance sheet. This strategic move highlights the growing interest in cryptocurrency among corporate entities. For more information, visit here.

🛢🇷🇺 In 2024, oil transportation through the Transneft system is projected to reach 447 million tons. Of this total, 435 million tons will be Russian oil, while 12 million tons will come from Kazakhstan. For more information, visit here.

🚨 Transneft has approved long-term investments amounting to 2 trillion rubles aimed at expanding export capacities through existing ports and replacing pipelines. The company plans to complete the expansion of oil pipelines towards Novorossiysk by 2025, increasing capacity to 52 million tons per year. Additionally, starting in 2026, Transneft will enhance its program for technical re-equipment and reconstruction, targeting 350-380 billion rubles by 2030.

🇷🇺 Softline Group has acquired a controlling stake in the Omega Alliance group of companies. For more details, visit the official press release.

⚠️ Transneft's revenue is not expected to grow at the same pace as in the past decade by 2030, according to Grishanin. However, the company remains stable. For more information, visit this link.

🌟 France's Blockchain Group is set to raise an additional $20 million to acquire BTC for its balance sheet.

🇪🇺 Significant growth in options trading volumes for the euro may increase the likelihood of EURUSD rising to $1.20, according to analysts. For more details, visit BBG.

🇹🇭 Thailand's central bank has announced its readiness to intervene in the market if there is increased volatility in the Thai baht. The move aims to stabilize the currency amid fluctuating economic conditions. For more details, visit Bloomberg.

🌍 China's Foreign Minister will visit the EU from June 30 to July 6, participating in a bilateral strategic dialogue.

🛢 Reports indicate that vessels in the Strait of Hormuz are now stating that "Russian oil" is "owned by China" to deter potential attackers. This strategy aims to enhance safety and security for shipping in a region known for its geopolitical tensions.

💥🇯🇵 Toyota reports record global sales for the third consecutive month.

🚨 The Central Bank of Russia may lower the key interest rate in July, according to Aksakov, as reported by TASS.

🚫 Shareholders of Pромомед have approved the decision to not pay dividends for 2024.

⚠️✴️ ACX has dropped by 11%. Across Protocol is facing accusations of manipulating DAO voting, as reported by CoinDesk. For more information, visit the full article here.

💥🇨🇳 Xiaomi shares rose by 5% in Hong Kong after the company unveiled its second electric vehicle, the YU7 SUV.

🇺🇸🇷🇸🇷🇺 The United States has postponed sanctions against the Serbian company NIS for another month. The Russian firm Gazprom Neft holds a 44.85% stake in NIS, while Gazprom owns 11.3%. The Serbian government possesses 29.87% of the shares, with the remainder held by minority shareholders.

⚠️🇪🇺🇺🇸 The European Union has unveiled a new plan for trade negotiations with the Trump administration. The initiative aims to engage in a strategic game of trade diplomacy to address ongoing tensions. For more details, visit Politico.