July 31, 2025, will be a pivotal day for financial markets, marked by significant economic events and corporate earnings reports. The markets are anticipating the release of inflation ... ... contraction in activity—a scenario already priced in by the market, suggesting a muted response to expectations. US – Natural Gas Stocks (17:30 MSK): The weekly EIA report on gas stocks will show the volume of gas injected into storage. Analysts anticipate ...

... potential for public exits for other unicorns that have been waiting for the right moment to go public. In the first half of 2025, more than 150 companies worldwide went public. Among the latest successful listings are fintech giant Chime, crypto company Circle, and even the aerospace defense project Voyager Space—all of which debuted successfully in the public market. The stocks of these companies surged significantly in the early days of trading, confirming high investor demand for new tech issuers....

... consumer-focused firms can expect higher revenue and improved financial metrics in an environment of rising wages, which makes their stocks more attractive. Additionally, the banking sector stands to gain indirectly. As incomes rise, bank account balances and ... ... funding costs. Bonds (OFZ) and Inflation For institutional investors, rising wages by itself is not a direct driver for the bond market, but the accompanying macro conditions (inflation and central bank policy) are key. In 2025, when nominal incomes are climbing at a record pace, inflation is still elevated – the Bank of Russia is keeping its key ...

... situation is also improving: the recent debut of fintech "unicorn" Chime on the New York Stock Exchange resulted in a stock price increase of over 30% on its first trading day, solidifying the company’s valuation at around $15 billion. This success ... ... $16 billion. Several well-known startups (including payment service Stripe and social platform Reddit) are eyeing the public market in the second half of 2025 amid favorable conditions. Even companies from the crypto industry are entering the IPO market. Crypto custody service BitGo ...

... the Bank of Russia, average rates on ruble deposits from the top 10 banks in April 2025 were about 18-19% per annum. For instance, deposits for 6-12 months yield approximately... ... involve credit risk (default). Bond prices fluctuate; as the key rate rises, their market value typically decreases. Liquidity: OFZ are actively traded on the exchange... ... Mutual Funds (PIFs) and ETFs allow for investment in a diversified portfolio of bonds or stocks through professional managers. Bond funds: More conservative, providing returns...