Bitcoin rises above $64,000, triggering stop orders and impacting recent buyers; currently down to $63,000.

NATO summit to commence in Ankara on July 7-8. Germany to release May industrial output data at 09:00 MSK. Bank of England's latest policy meeting minutes to be published at 12:30 MSK, followed by Governor Bailey’s speech at 13:30 MSK. U.S. ADP employment data due at 15:15 MSK, trade balance figures at 15:30 MSK, and NY Fed’s consumer inflation expectations at 18:00 MSK. U.S. Energy Department to publish oil market forecasts at 19:00 MSK, with API oil inventories report scheduled for 23:30 MSK. Russian Finance Ministry and Central Bank to reduce currency purchases; details to follow.

China has deployed over 110 warships and coast guard vessels around Taiwan, with its armed forces on maximum alert, according to Taiwan's National Security Council Secretary Joseph Wu, who described it as the largest naval mobilization by China in recorded history. Some analysts suggest China may be preparing for a blockade of Taiwan.

MOSCOW – Average gasoline and diesel prices at gas stations in Moscow increased by 26 to 41 kopecks per liter from June 30 to July 6, up from a 9 to 14 kopeck rise the previous week, the Moscow Fuel Association said. The Central Bank previously indicated it would consider fuel price fluctuations in its interest rate decisions.

U.S. — Axios reports former President Trump increasingly views Ohio Attorney General Dave Vance as potential successor for the presidency.

U.S. S&P Services/Composite PMI for June due at 16:45 MSK; ISM Services PMI for June scheduled at 17:00 MSK.

President Trump endorses Dell, urges consumers to buy products.

Russian gas giant Gazprom (GAZP) hits new local lows.

Central Bank of Israel Maintains Interest Rate at 3.5%, in Line with Expectations; Previously Set at 3.75%

BitMine, led by Tom Lee of Fundstrat, has acquired an additional 42,197 ETH, increasing its holdings to over 5.74 million ETH, representing about 4.8% of the total Ethereum supply.

MOSCOW, Oct 24 (Dow Jones) — Moscow Exchange announced it has introduced the option for transactions involving bonds and repo trades in U.S. dollars. More details are available in the release.

Lockheed Martin to acquire Ultra Maritime for $3.45 billion.

UAE increases oil output at record pace after exiting OPEC+ — BBG

Russian company CNRU shares rise 5% after announcement of new share buyback program.

Solstice to acquire Element Solutions for $14.5 billion; shares rise. Solstice shares increase 1%, Element Solutions up 8%.

AVGO shares up 4% after expanded partnership with Apple.

MicroStrategy Inc. shares are down approximately 2% in early trading Friday amid broader market volatility.

MSTR Corp sold 3,588 BTC last week, reducing its holdings to a total of 843,775 BTC.

Maersk shares declined 8%, their largest drop in three months, after the company announced it will resume shipping through the Suez Canal rather than circumnavigating the Cape of Good Hope. Elevated tensions in the Suez, heightened by Houthi threats against the West over Iran, could lead to increased escalation.

CIAN's Board of Directors approves share buyback program, with a maximum budget of 4 billion rubles and a 12-month completion timeline. Further details available in the company's official release.

EasyJet shares rise 10% after agreement to be acquired by Castlelake for £5.5 billion.

Shareholders of ELEMENT have approved the decision not to pay dividends for 2025.

U.S. government bonds held by foreign private investors surpass those held by global central banks for the first time in late 2023, with the gap continuing to expand, Apollo data shows.

Nearly a million retail investors have experienced a loss of $3.81 billion linked to the Trump meme coin, TRUMP, according to NYT.

United States for the first time in history is allocating more on interest payments on the national debt than on national defense. Former President Trump calls for an immediate reduction in Federal Reserve rates to lower interest expenses, but current macroeconomic conditions prevent such action.

The Economist revises oil price forecast following war with Iran, citing errors in multiple assumptions. The publication acknowledged its underestimate of the probability of a U.S.-Iran deal over the Strait of Hormuz and China's rapid reduction of crude imports. Consequently, oil prices declined more than anticipated as Gulf supplies remained stable and Chinese demand decreased more sharply than predicted.

OPEC+ countries are scheduled to review August oil output levels today, with a forecasted rise of 188,000 barrels per day. Meanwhile, U.S. oil exports are approaching record highs.

North Korea conducted strategic cruise missile tests launched from the destroyer "Kang Gon," with leader Kim Jong Un present to observe the exercises, amid ongoing regional tensions.

Trump celebrates American Independence Day by displaying Russian tricolor. Earlier, Musk reaches trillion-dollar valuation on Russia Day.

Hamster Kombat (HMSTR) token saw a 40% rally on Tuesday, with trading volume jumping over 1,000%, reversing a prolonged period of decline. The digital asset previously experienced a notable surge from June 11 to 12.

IRAN ISSUES WARNING TO UK AND FRANCE ON MILITARY DEPLOYMENTS IN STRAIT OF HORMUZ, CNN REPORTS. FRENCH PRESIDENT MACRON SAYS FRANCE HAS DEPLOYED SHIPS IN MIDDLE EAST TO ENSURE MARITIME SECURITY; UK PREPARED TO SEND MILITARY SHIPS TO THE REGION.

Iran asserts power by blocking the Strait of Hormuz, says Medvedev, with Iranian authorities possessing thermonuclear weapons—the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait. On June 14, Iran's foreign ministry officially vowed to block the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, maintaining the Hormuz blockade unless the U.S. and Israel comply with the peace memorandum points.

Tensions rise as Trump discloses U.S. granted Iran a negotiation pause amid Ayatollah Khamenei’s funeral; anti-U.S. and anti-Israel sentiments escalate during ceremony, with attendees demanding retaliation after viewing five coffins, including that of the Ayatollah’s granddaughter. IRGC commits to ongoing action; experts caution against Iran’s increasingly unpredictable and aggressive posture following funeral.

Experts believe that nothing can save the IMOEX index, asserting its decline is irreversible. Further details are discussed in the article by Ъ.

Government drafting resolution to lower diesel sales requirement on exchange to 10% from 16%, RIA reports.

Russia's Central Bank clarified that the ongoing "broker case" is not connected to the exchange of blocked assets stemming from sanctions, Deputy Chairman Philip Gabunia said in an interview with RBC TV, following the late May arrests of executives from Investment Chamber and Mind Money brokerage firms.

MOSCOW, [Date] — Deputy Chairman of the Central Bank Zabotkin dismissed assertions that a weak ruble benefits the budget. More details available in a report by VESTI.

Binance reports over 166,000 ETH withdrawn within 24 hours, marking a record for the year, CryptoQuant data shows.

NATO leaders, including Trump, to reaffirm "unwavering commitment" to collective defense at Ankara summit, draft declaration says, RTRS reports.

Russia's financial sector monitored several factors impacting the ruble, according to a report by Заботкин. Key drivers identified include export activity, domestic demand for rubles to fund imports, the ruble's appeal as a savings currency, and the parameters of the budget rule. The full report is available here.

Lithuanian Seimas reviews draft proposal to repeal constitutional ban on nuclear weapons deployment.

Gasoline sales resume in Novorossiysk at stations without fuel cards, TASS reports.

MOSCOW, Oct 27 (Dow Jones Newswires) — Deputy Chairman of the Central Bank Zabotkin urged the public not to interpret his mismatched socks as a market signal.

The IMOEX slides further amid continuing market challenges.

Russia vehicle sales rose 29% YoY in June to 116,276 units, Автостат reports. First-half 2026 sales increased 14.8% YoY.

Natural gas is projected to overtake oil as the leading energy source in the U.S. by the end of the decade, as its market share continues to grow rapidly. Oil's share has remained relatively stable since the late 1970s, while coal's contribution has declined significantly since the early 2000s. For additional details, visit Bloomberg.

China's retail sales of new energy passenger vehicles declined 7% in June, totaling 1.037 million units, according to preliminary data from the China Passenger Car Association.

Central Bank of Russia states that upcoming crypto regulation could lead the market to develop its own cryptocurrencies.

Binance is officially entering the Philippine market, according to the CEO.

MOSCOW, Oct 27 (Dow Jones) -- The Moscow Exchange (MOEX) plans to launch cryptocurrency trading by the end of 2026, Marich said.