Russia's Ministry of Education announced that the "Sferum" platform for communication among teachers, parents, and students will be integrated into the new national messenger MAX by September 2025. More details are available in the official announcement.

Demand for housing in Russia is expected to recover by 2027, with gradual improvement anticipated as the Central Bank's key interest rate approaches 10%, according to an Expert RA forecast.

President Trump may announce next week whether he will accept a trade deal with the European Union or impose 30% tariffs, Politico reports.

Serbia to Repatriate Entire Gold Reserves Amid Security Concerns, BBG Reports

China’s kindergarten enrollments decline 25% over four years amid demographic challenges, FT reports. Elon Musk previously warned of demographic crisis as a significant future issue for China. Bloomberg notes record-low marriage rates across the country.

Christie's International Real Estate launches dedicated crypto division, marking the first major U.S. brokerage to facilitate real estate transactions entirely in cryptocurrency without traditional banking involvement. More details here.

MOSCOW—The Central Bank of Russia is expected to lower its interest rate by 2 percentage points to 18%, according to a consensus among most investment firms and analysts.

Goldman Sachs expects the European Central Bank to refrain from additional rate cuts in 2023.

Eightco raises $270 million to acquire WLD tokens for balance sheet, signaling a major development in the crypto sector. OCTO shares jump 120%, indicating a pronounced shift in market dynamics.

China-Russia trade volume declines 9.4% YoY from January to August, customs authorities say.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen urges cautious approach to Russia during meetings with Chinese officials, Politico reports. EU-China relations reportedly hit new low.

Russia's fertilizer production rose 5.5% in H1, according to Rosstat.

U.S. investor investments in equities hit record levels, Goldman/EPFR data shows.

Nokia reports 29% decline in Q2 profit amid weak dollar, tariffs.

OPEC+ countries to continue raising oil output in October, despite anticipated pause after voluntary restrictions ended; analysts suggest goal is to regain market share lost during previous cuts, with potential stabilization in November amid seasonal demand decline. — Ъ

Hyundai Motor's second-quarter profit declined 16% amid U.S. tariff impacts, reports show.

The crisis-hit diamond market is projected to recover within 12 to 18 months, with prices expected to increase over the next two to three years, amid an emerging shortage of stones, reports Kommersant.

In July 2023, experts forecasted Bitcoin (BTC) to reach $138,000 by 2025, when its price was approximately $30,000. For more details, read more here.

VSEH Provides Update on VIRU Dividend Status, Highlights Commitment to Shareholder Returns

MTS Bank concludes preemptive rights exercise; no shares paid or placed. Details available in the report.

Russia’s Ministry of Finance drafts government decree to establish long-term incentive program for senior management of state-involved companies, targeting firms with shares listed or planned for public offering.

Russian authorities have announced that the country's cancer vaccine is ready for use. The FMBA reported the successful completion of preclinical trials, affirming the vaccine's safety and high efficacy.

U.S. State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said the 50-day period President Donald Trump gave Russia to resolve the Ukrainian conflict is not strictly fixed. "When the president refers to a timeframe, it could be flexible. We've seen this before... Real negotiations and progress can lead to rapid changes," Bruce said.

Russian and Ukrainian delegations may hold third round of talks at 7 p.m. Moscow time on July 23, Turkish source says, according to RIA Novosti.

U.S. government bonds rally sharply, yields decline amid signs of labor market weakness; CME FedWatch shows near 100% chance of 25 basis point rate cut in September. JPMorgan clients, including large funds, have increased short positions in Treasuries to levels not seen since early February, survey indicates.

Santiment reports increased whale demand for ETH, significantly surpassing that for BTC.

Apple Inc. reported fiscal year sales in India hitting a record $9 billion.

Russia Security Authorities Release Preliminary List of Websites Expected to Remain Accessible in the Event of Internet Disconnection.

Former President Donald Trump voiced skepticism about the likelihood of resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict, according to NBC News. Trump also stated his intention to end the conflict.

Bloomberg Terminal now quotes Bitcoin (BTC) in millions of dollars.

BitRiver targeted by new EU sanctions, sources say. More details available at Interfax.

MOSCOW, Sept 9 (Dow Jones) — The Supervisory Board of the Moscow Exchange is scheduled to discuss the Long-Term Incentive Program based on shares of PJSC Moscow Exchange (Program-2023) on Saturday.

China's central bank kept the one-year Loan Prime Rate at 3% and the five-year LPR at 3.50%, in line with expectations, citing steady economic growth, CNBC reports.

Dow Jones Newswires — July 21, 2025 Global markets remain subdued amid quiet trading in Japan, with no activity reported. In macroeconomic data, New Zealand's consumer price index is scheduled for release at 01:45 MSK, followed by China's Loan Prime Rate at 04:15 MSK. Canada's producer price index will be published at 15:30 MSK, while the U.S. leading economic indicators are due at 17:00 MSK. In corporate news, Coinbase plans to introduce perpetual crypto futures contracts in the U.S. market. Earnings reports are anticipated from Severstal, Norilsk Nickel, Europplan, Domino's Pizza, Verizon, Cleveland-Cliffs, NXP Semiconductors, and Steel Dynamics.

Russia's Eastern Economic Forum opens; Russia observes 'Day of Burning Rowan Bonfires.' Australia, Japan and China to release economic data early in the session. ECB President Lagarde scheduled to speak at 10:30 a.m. ET, followed by PMIs from Germany and Eurozone. U.S. releases factory orders and Beige Book report; Trump could hold emergency tariffs meeting. Corporate earnings include Dollar Tree, Macy's, Campbell Soup and Salesforce.

VK Messenger MAX ranks among the top 10 most popular apps on Google Play in Russia, per reports.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent reportedly urged President Trump not to dismiss Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, warning that such a move could harm markets, the economy, and the president's political standing, sources said, WSJ.

U.S. authorities considered terminating several SpaceX contracts amid a dispute between Elon Musk and former President Donald Trump but concluded that the majority are vital for national interests, allowing most to continue, according to WSJ.

Gazprom (GAZP) executed the classic "buy on expectations, sell on news" strategy today.

British media suggests Trump "appears to have run out of ideas for advancing the peace process" in Ukraine as his two-week deadline expired without a meeting between Putin and Zelensky, reports The Times. Trump reportedly upset after observing Putin and Modi walking hand in hand, according to the Daily Mail.

China accelerates investments in Belt and Road countries; Kazakhstan leads with $23 billion in 2025, according to FT.

Russia sees decline in new pharmaceutical firms, RBC reports.

MTS Urent reports 40% revenue growth to 6.9 bln rubles in H1 2025 amid declining industry turnover; expansion to over 200 locations and record new user numbers cited. Trips increased 42% YoY to 54.1 million.

Former President Trump and the MAGA movement may no longer be synonymous, according to a report from the Financial Times.

Aqua: Inarktika concludes its stocking season with a record 10.7 million fry released into cages. Details in the release

Peter Thiel discloses 9.1% stake in Fundstrat's BitMine; firm raises $250 million to acquire ETH.

The Times reports Melania Trump influenced Trump's decision on supplying weapons to Ukraine. Author Mary Jordan states, "Trump listens to certain people on certain issues. He especially listens to those very close to him, particularly if their last name is Trump."

China's iron ore prices increase past $100 amid growing optimism on economic outlook, Bloomberg reports.

Goldman Sachs: Long positions of CTA in US stock futures reach historically extreme levels, signaling bearish sentiment.

U.S. Energy Secretary to initiate gradual SPR replenishment, signaling orderly restart of strategic stockpiling efforts.