... in Europe and the United States. Industrial companies, railroads, and financial corporations required substantial funds for expansion. IPOs of well-known companies were held on the London Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange (established in ... ... privatizing shares of state enterprises became one of the ways to expand the market, encouraging companies to go public. After the global financial crisis of 2008, IPO activity in Russia sharply declined: in the subsequent decade, public offerings became rare....

... Growth and GDP The rate of economic growth and Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are also crucial factors. During periods of economic expansion, the Central Bank may increase the key rate to prevent the economy from "overheating" and stabilize inflation.... ... and stabilize prices. With a strong currency, the Central Bank may lower rates to support exports and domestic production. 5. Global Market Conditions The Central Bank also considers the situation on global financial markets. Global economic crises, instability ...

... Russian PMI Indices (09:00 MSK): These indices reflect conditions within Russia's services sector—growth above 50 indicates expansion supporting investment climate while declines below suggest contraction potentially weakening RUB attractiveness. 4. ... ... can strengthen EUR against RUB affecting import prices. 5. EIA Oil Inventory Data (18:30 MSK): Changes here directly influence global oil prices—declines typically boost prices beneficially impacting Russian oil revenues while increases can have adverse ...

... new boost to the bullish trend, whereas unexpected restrictions or a deteriorating macro backdrop might temporarily dampen investors' enthusiasm. Nonetheless, the overall direction looks promising: the crypto market is increasingly integrating into global finance, and investments in digital assets are transforming from a niche interest into the mainstream. For investors from the CIS countries and around the world, this signifies an expansion of opportunities and tools. Cryptocurrencies are now viewed not just as a speculative instrument, but also as a part of a balanced investment strategy and a means of capital protection. If current trends continue, further growth in trust toward ...

... Remain Stable, Composite PMI Rises—What’s Next? In April, the Russian services sector continued its moderate growth: the S&P Global Russia Services PMI remained at 50.1, virtually unchanged from March. The composite PMI, which combines data from the services ... ..., inflationary risks prescribe caution in investment strategies. Services Sector The services sector displayed only moderate expansion in April. The PMI index held steady at 50.1, indicating very weak growth in the sector. Companies reported virtually ...