... profits from high gold prices. Thus, the global corporate earnings picture on August 1 encompasses multiple industries and regions, providing investors with extensive insights into the world economy. Russian Market: Focus on External Signals For the Russian stock market, the beginning of August does not bring significant internal drivers — no major quarterly earnings reports from Russian companies are scheduled for August 1. Therefore, investors in Russia will primarily rely on external factors. Special attention ...

... for investors. Which investment strategies might prove advantageous in this scenario for institutional and retail investors? Consumer Sector Stocks and Banks Rising consumer spending directly benefits companies oriented toward the domestic market. The Russian stock market could see increased interest in the shares of retailers, consumer goods manufacturers, and other businesses catering to household demand. Today’s consumer-focused firms can expect higher revenue and improved financial metrics in an environment ...

The collective investment market is rapidly evolving, capturing the attention of both individual and institutional ... ... approach allows even those with limited capital to access a diversified set of assets – stocks, bonds, and other securities – by participating in a large fund. Professional... ... environment and society. In recent years, ESG funds have attracted significant capital. The Russian Collective Investment Market The collective investment market in Russia and...

... countries, by the end of 2024, their share had risen to 63%. The share of European countries (including Turkey) fell from 56% to 31% during the same period. Similar changes are noted in the market for oil products: the share of the Asia-Pacific region in Russian product exports increased from 16% to 36%, while Europe's share dropped from 59% to 20%. Gas Market: Record Stocks in Europe Mitigate Risks, Prices Show Stability The focus in the gas market remains on Europe. EU countries are rapidly replenishing natural gas in underground storage as they prepare for the winter season. By early August, European UGS facilities ...

... fertilizers, and other resources from Russia, while the U.S. purchases specific categories of Russian goods (e.g., nuclear materials). This undermines the demand to fully refrain... ... Eastern countries willing to collaborate outside the sphere of U.S. sanctions. Oil Market: Prices Recover from Decline amid Sanction Risks After several days of decline... ... from the U.S. Department of Energy indicated an unexpected decrease in commercial oil stocks by about 3 million barrels over the last week, signaling robust demand and supporting...