... large-scale trade war, bolstering risk appetite. Wall Street indices, after setting record highs in July, faced volatility amid mixed signals, while prices for safe-haven assets, such as gold, once again approached historical peaks. Investors from the CIS are particularly focused on the situation surrounding interest rates: the Federal Reserve paused its tightening policy, while the Central Bank of Russia is evaluating further steps following a recent rate cut. Below is a detailed overview of key economic ...

... Revenue Growth Factors The revenue growth in the first half of 2025 was driven by: An increase in electricity and capacity supply volumes in the domestic market. Adjustments to tariffs and prices within regulated segments. Growth in electricity exports to CIS countries and Europe. Net Profit Dynamics Despite high revenue growth rates, the increase in net profit was moderate. Key factors affecting the outcome included: Rising cost of goods sold due to higher fuel prices and capacity procurement costs. ...

... comparison, in Brazil, a large round of $120 million was secured by cleantech startup New Wave (technology for resource extraction), in Chile fintech Toku raised $48 million, while the Mexican e-commerce aggregator Merama raised $45 million. Middle East and CIS: In the Middle East and North Africa, there continues to be an influx of funds into the tech sector, largely thanks to state funds. In Saudi Arabia, logistics service Ninja secured $250 million and received a valuation of around $1.5 billion, becoming ...

... from major companies worldwide. This article examines which economic events on August 13 may impact markets and what financial results leading companies from the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Russia will present. Such an overview will help investors from CIS countries react promptly to new data and corporate outcomes. The tone of the review is business-oriented, emphasizing what is crucial for investors to know. At the start of the day, attention will be focused on inflation statistics and industrial ...

... of trading. The main focus, however, is on the meeting between Putin and Trump—any statements from this summit could trigger bursts of volatility, particularly in energy markets and in the currency segments of emerging markets. Investors from the CIS will be especially sensitive to signals from Alaska: discussions on sanctions, trade, or conflict resolution directly impact regional assets. In the afternoon, the focus will shift to the USA, where a series of consumption and production data will ...