Macro News - The Russian Ministry of Defense reported on July 9 that the Russian military conducted a cluster strike on Ukrainian military airport infrastructure, achieving all designated targets [1] - Ukraine's President Zelensky stated that Russia launched a new round of large-scale attacks on multiple Ukrainian cities, with a total of 741 aerial targets identified, most of which were intercepted [1] - The Ukrainian Armed Forces reported 112 battles on the front lines on the same day, successfully repelling Russian advances in multiple directions [1] Defense and Trade - The Trump administration has resumed the shipment of certain weapons to Ukraine, including 155mm artillery ammunition and precision-guided rockets, following a one-week pause [2] - President Trump announced a 50% tariff on all Brazilian products starting August 1, 2025, which Brazilian officials deemed unfair, emphasizing that Brazil is not a problem for the U.S. [2] - The precious metals market is experiencing price consolidation, with ongoing trade negotiations between the EU and the U.S. and new tariff threats from the Trump administration affecting market sentiment [2] - Recent U.S. economic data showed a non-farm payroll increase of 147,000 in June, surpassing market expectations, while the unemployment rate fell to 4.1%, impacting interest rate expectations [2] - The market anticipates potential interest rate cuts starting in September, influenced by trade policy clarity and economic data trends [2]

Group 1 - The U.S. government has resumed the shipment of certain weapons to Ukraine after a one-week pause ordered by the Department of Defense [1] - The weapons being sent to Ukraine include 155mm artillery ammunition and precision-guided rockets, although the specific start date for these shipments remains unclear [1]

Group 1 - The U.S. has paused the delivery of certain weapons to Ukraine, which the White House claims aligns with U.S. interests, while Russia welcomes this decision as a means to expedite the end of the conflict, and Ukraine finds it "painful" [1] - The Trump administration has withheld hundreds of PAC-3 missiles, Stinger missiles, Sparrow missiles, Hellfire missiles, precision-guided rockets, and thousands of 155mm artillery shells, citing concerns that U.S. military weapon stocks could drop to dangerous levels [1] - Analysts suggest that the halt in ammunition supply could render a significant amount of U.S.-made weaponry in Ukraine obsolete, impacting the overall military capability of the Ukrainian forces [1] Group 2 - Since 2021, Russian defense industry production capacity has increased tenfold, capable of supporting battlefield consumption for 500,000 troops, while the U.S. military faces challenges in maintaining its weapon stock due to commitments in Ukraine, Israel, and other regions [2] - Ukrainian officials emphasize their heavy reliance on U.S. weapon supplies, stating that without U.S. ammunition, they would face significant difficulties despite European efforts [2] - Estimates suggest that the Western weapons available to Ukrainian forces may only last until the end of summer 2023, prompting Ukraine to ramp up the production of small drones, with an expected annual output exceeding 4 million units [2] Group 3 - The Ukrainian Defense Minister acknowledged that a recent large-scale airstrike by Russia aimed to deplete Ukraine's air defense capabilities [3] Group 4 - The ongoing conflict has displaced approximately 10.6 million people, representing about a quarter of Ukraine's population, with many others suffering from frequent airstrikes and shortages [4] - A recent poll indicates that 56% of Ukrainians support ending the war through negotiations, reflecting a growing sentiment that military victory may not be achievable [4]