... views on the impact of macroeconomic changes on key industries and offers strategies to help investors adapt to the new reality. Economic Trends in Russia: GDP Growth Slowdown and Inflationary Challenges — What Does This Mean for Investors? Recent data from Rosstat and the Ministry of Economic Development indicate that economic growth in Russia slowed down in the third quarter of 2024, while inflationary pressures remain high. With GDP growth reduced to 3.1% and inflation stabilizing at 8.54% in October, the investment climate appears ...

... conditions for economic revival in the second half of the year. Commodity Markets: Oil Balance and Gold Surge Oil is trading in a narrow range: Brent is holding around $68–69, slightly below early July levels. On one hand, expectations of a global economic slowdown and weak data from the U.S. and China are limiting crude demand. Some analysts foresee prices dropping to $60 by year-end. On the other hand, OPEC+ participants continue to cut production, preventing oversupply: Saudi Arabia has extended voluntary production cuts ...

... Goods Orders (USA) Summary and Highlights of the Day Friday, July 25, 2025, concludes a busy week in the financial markets. Investors are focused on both the international agenda (the second day of the EU-China summit is taking place in Beijing) and key economic indicators in Europe and the USA. A series of important macroeconomic data will be released throughout the day – ranging from consumer sentiment in the UK to business climate in Germany to durable goods orders in the US. The central event for the Russian market will be the decision of the Central Bank of Russia regarding ...

... awaiting clear macroeconomic signals. In the currency market, the ruble shows relative stability. The national currency is supported by the ongoing high demand for oil and the cautious stance of the Central Bank of Russia. Against the backdrop of PMI data, the ruble has experienced only minor fluctuations: moderate economic activity has slightly reduced pressure on the exchange rate. Graphically, the USD/RUB pair remains below important technical levels, reflecting limitations on speculative operations. In the near term, the ruble will be sensitive to external factors ...

... organizations publish rankings of major firms. These ratings can also impact stock prices, yet they may not always reflect the real data. Mergers or acquisitions between companies can also affect stock indices. When one company acquires another, the acquirer's ... ... should rise on the exchange. History provides numerous examples of such occurrences among major industrial enterprises. Regarding economic conditions, stock prices can decrease if demand for specific products falls. For example, with vehicles or computer equipment ...