... enhance its resilience and minimize risks. 1. Understand Your Goals and Risk Profile Before you start diversifying, define your financial goals and your acceptable level of risk. If your aim is stable income, you may prefer low-risk assets such as bonds ... ... include shares of major Russian companies like Sberbank or Lukoil in your portfolio, as well as add foreign companies to increase stability. 3. Add Bonds to Reduce Risk Bonds have lower volatility compared to stocks and provide fixed returns. Government bonds ...

... monetary conditions: inflation around 4% and a rate of approximately 7–8%. The decrease in rate projections for 2025–2026 indicates a softer policy trajectory than previously assumed, due to the reduction of inflationary risks. Ruble Exchange Rate and Financial Markets Following the rate cut, the ruble maintained stability: the dollar exchange rate on the Moscow Exchange remained around 77–79 rubles. This outcome was anticipated, as the easing of policy had already been factored into market expectations. Previously, the ruble was supported by a combination of ...

... The sale of export currency earnings and selective interventions by the regulator smooth out fluctuations, providing relative stability for the ruble even with a shrinking interest rate differential. Volatility in the Russian currency market has significantly ... ... dominant position even amidst global uncertainty. Meta – The owner of the largest social networks reported a strong recovery in financial performance. In Q2, Meta's revenue grew by ~22%, reaching ~$47.5 billion, reflecting a return of advertisers and audience ...

... barriers to conducting business between Russia and Iran, increasing access to Iranian markets for Russian investors and vice versa for Iranian access to Russian assets. Enhanced Resilience and Financial Independence: Both countries can benefit from such financial cooperation, minimizing the impact of international restrictions and sanctions. Investors considering Russian-Iranian projects can expect greater stability in doing business. Acceleration of Investment Flows: Providing the opportunity to conduct transactions through Mir cards will make financing joint projects more convenient and secure, which may, in turn, increase investment volumes and the number ...

... public company will report following the market close, and this is the day’s main highlight. Apple will present results for its financial third quarter of 2025 (April–June), from which a return to growth is expected. Consensus expects revenues around $89 ... ... expected to be in the range of ~$1.40-1.45 per share (compared to $1.26 last year). Margin improvement could result from cost stabilization and premium pricing for Pro models of iPhones. Investors will closely listen for guidance on the upcoming quarter—the ...