... at 15:30 MSK, data on the U.S. trade balance for June will be released, showing how tariffs and changes in external demand affect exports and imports. Additionally, the ISM index for the U.S. services sector (17:00 MSK) will provide an assessment of business activity in the largest sector of the American economy. Ruble Exchange Rate and Currency Market Dynamics The Russian ruble enters August under the influence of mixed factors. The conclusion of the tax period at the end of July has weakened support for the national currency, and last week ...

... increase of another 548,000 barrels per day expected in August. Additionally, there are signals of increased supply from Venezuela: American company Chevron has received the right to restart production there, which could bring over 200,000 barrels per day back ... ... was the change in electricity tariffs. From July 1, 2025, a scheduled price indexing has been implemented for households and businesses: electricity and utility tariffs have been increased by an average of 11–12% nationwide. This annual increase, as ...

... cryptocurrencies with instant conversion to fiat via the PYUSD stablecoin. This initiative simplifies global trade and encourages businesses to more actively utilize crypto payments. Other Industries : Crypto initiatives are also impacting traditional businesses beyond the finance sector. An American electronics manufacturer has invested heavily in BNB tokens for its treasury, while a pharmaceutical company has invested in Litecoin. The British oil and gas firm Union Jack Oil plans to use excess gas for Bitcoin mining to monetize resources....

... event for the sector was the change in electricity tariffs. Starting July 1, 2025, planned price indexing for households and businesses has been implemented: electricity and utility tariffs have increased by an average of 11–12% across the country. ... ... with natural gas: significant volumes of LNG are being supplied to China from Qatar, Australia, and the spot market, bypassing American gas. Concurrently, Europe continues its efforts to reduce dependence on Russian energy resources. The import of Russian ...

... specifically on the 1st. Where is the May 1st celebration absent in its usual sense? The most notable example is the USA. Despite American events sparking the origin of May Day, the U.S. does not celebrate Labor Day on May 1st for ideological reasons. Instead,... ... Soviet era. Some young people perceive May 1st as "grandpas' holiday with red flags" and find it irrelevant. For the business community, an extra day off can often be a headache and loss of profit, leading to calls that there are too many May ...