... over the past two years. Consequences for Business and the Economy The declining competitiveness is already impacting European businesses: Capital flight. Companies are beginning to relocate production to regions with more favorable conditions. Job cuts.... ... Companies reliant on high energy costs may face further declines in profitability. Investments in alternative regions. Asian and American markets are becoming more attractive for capital placement. The green energy market. In the context of the energy crisis,...

... were able to operate with XRP more freely without fearing legal risks, which supports XRP’s price in the medium term. Ripple's Partnerships and XRP's Use in International Payments. The fundamental value of XRP is largely determined by its use in real business for cross-border payments. Over the past few years, Ripple has built an extensive network of partners among banks and payment systems worldwide. As early as 2017, financial giants such as American Express and Santander were testing RippleNet to accelerate payments between the U.S. and Europe. In 2018, the National Commercial Bank of Saudi Arabia, one of the largest banks in the Middle East, integrated Ripple’s technology for international ...

... will the Fed do? ISM Services PMI Beats Forecast; S&P 500 Rises as Fed Remains Cautious The US non-manufacturing sector showed an unexpected uptick in April, as the latest ISM Services PMI came in stronger than anticipated. The index, which measures business activity in the American services sector, rose to 51.6 – surpassing the consensus forecast of 50.2 and edging above March’s 50.8. Any reading above 50 indicates expansion, and April’s figure marks the tenth consecutive month of growth for US services. This resilience ...

... actions and changes in energy consumption. Stay updated on the developments in the energy world and learn how they may affect your business and the economy as a whole. We provide a thorough analysis of the economic situation and prospects for refineries and ... ... market. In response to the sanctions, India is contemplating a set of actions. Officials hint at potential retaliatory tariffs on American goods, as well as enhanced cooperation with alternative oil suppliers, such as countries in the Middle East or Latin ...

... 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 news as of August 2, 2025, presented in a business style for investors. US Markets: Weak Employment Report and Expectations for Fed Policy Easing The American stock market ended the week with a slight decline following disappointing macroeconomic data. On Friday, the main Wall Street indices corrected downward (the S&P 500 lost about 0.3%, and Nasdaq - 0.4%), although by the end of July, they managed ...