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🌐 In June, China experienced a remarkable boost in global trade, with exports climbing 36% year-on-year, exceeding expectations of 24% and surpassing the previous growth rate of 27.4%. Imports also saw a significant rise of 27% year-on-year, compared to a forecast of 18.2% and a prior rate of 19.4%. This marks the fastest export growth in five years, highlighting a substantial increase in China's foreign trade activity.

🛢 Oil prices jumped, with both Brent and WTI rising by 2 percent.

⚠️ Tensions rise as Iran and the U.S. engage in a series of strikes. The U.S. targets locations in Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, prompting the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to respond by attacking U.S. military installations in the area and tanker vessels in Hormuz.

🌎 In today's foreign exchange market, the US dollar is valued at 6.78 against the Chinese Yuan (USDCNY) and 80.3 against the Russian Ruble (USDTRUB), reflecting the ongoing fluctuations in global currency values.

🌍 Financial markets are in the spotlight as investors keep a close eye on crucial economic indicators and geopolitical events that may impact market trends. Stay tuned for a more in-depth analysis.

⚡️ Из-за топливного кризиса в России начали распродавать заправки. За последний месяц появилось более 150 объявлений о продаже АЗС. Цена активов — от 1 до 150 млн рублей. На продажу выставлены не только независимые АЗС, но и объекты Газпрома и Лукойла.

📬 Today's Calendar Highlights: July 14, 2026 - **06:00** - China is set to release global trade data. - **09:00** - Switzerland will announce Producer Price Index (PPI) figures. - **15:30** - The U.S. will disclose Consumer Price Index (CPI) information. - **17:00** - Kevin Warsh will speak before the House Financial Services Committee. - **00:30** - U.S. crude oil inventories will be reported. - The Moscow Exchange will extend its trading hours and commence trading in a WTI oil futures contract. - **Earnings Reports**: Ericsson at **08:00** and JPMorgan at **13:35**.

🚨 Russian stocks look toward Berlin as the IMOEX shifts direction.

✴️ Tom Lee emphasizes an emerging trend where users are increasingly perceiving ETH as a form of currency.

🇷🇺 According to the Central Bank, Russia's trade surplus grew by 13.6% from January to May, reaching $52.3 billion. In May alone, Russian exports rose by 9.8% to $42.9 billion, up from $39.1 billion in April. At the same time, imports increased by 2.4%, amounting to $28.7 billion, compared to $28.1 billion in the previous month.

🚀 MicroStrategy did not engage in any buying or selling of BTC last week; instead, the company successfully raised $466 million by issuing additional shares.

✴️🇯🇵 PM Takaichi announces plans to bolster support for the Web3 industry in Japan.

⚠️ According to TASS, the European Union has enacted sanctions on VK and the legal entity behind the messaging app "Max." However, the company states that these sanctions will not impact the operations of VK and Max. Users can continue to access applications and services as usual.

🇷🇺 According to TASS, Severstal expects to generate positive free cash flow (FCF) beginning in 2027.

⚠️ A diplomatic source from Europe informed Izvestia that the European Union is currently unwilling to initiate discussions with Russia. No decisions have been made regarding the format of any future dialogue or the appointment of an EU envoy. In the meantime, the NATO summit in Ankara reiterated the West's commitment to ongoing support for Kyiv.

🇪🇺🇺🇦 Today, Paris will welcome a gathering of the "coalition of the willing" regarding Ukraine, as announced by President Macron. Delegates from more than 25 nations will convene to explore additional support initiatives for Ukraine.

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⚠️ Today, the European Union is anticipated to approve its 21st sanctions package targeting Russia. Reports indicate that the names of Russian Orthodox Church Patriarch Kirill and LUKOIL founder Vagit Alekperov have been omitted from this package. As per Euractiv, EU member states have notably relaxed the new sanctions by lifting the ban on importing Russian LNG and easing restrictions on fish exports from Russia.

🛢 Brent oil prices jumped by 4% after heightened tensions between the United States and Iran over the weekend.

⚠️ U.S. Senators are calling on Congress to implement new sanctions against Russia, as stated by Congresswoman Jeanne Shaheen, in tribute to their author, Lindsey Graham.