Non-residents actively withdrew funds from the Russian stock market in the second quarter. The volume of assets in the accounts of non-residents decreased by 10%. This is partly due to the market decline, but the main factor was the effect of sanctions against the Moscow Stock Exchange. Almost 189 billion rubles were withdrawn during the quarter. The USA is preparing for an increase in market volatility before the presidential election. This process is compounded by the expected reduction in interest rates by the Federal Reserve. The situation in the Middle East is also having an impact on American stocks. Investors are actively betting on the growth of the VIX volatility index through exchange-traded funds (ETFs). China has launched major military exercises near Taiwan. China's Eastern Command Center said the exercises were a warning to separatist forces seeking Taiwan independence. This happened against the background of a statement by Taiwanese President Lai Jing-de, who noted that China has no right to represent Taiwan in the international arena, but at the same time offered Beijing cooperation. North Korea has put artillery on the border with South Korea on alert. This was announced by a representative of the Ministry of Defense of the DPRK via the Voice of Korea radio. This decision was made in response to possible violations of the country's airspace, after South Korea sent drones to the territory of the DPRK. The Investment Chamber has completed settlements within the framework of the second stage of the exchange of blocked assets of investors. In total, non-residents bought Russian securities in the amount of 2.54 billion rubles.
