... and hopes for imminent monetary policy easing. Meanwhile, prices for safe-haven assets like gold remain near record levels, although risk appetite has slightly increased amidst progress in trade negotiations. Investors from the CIS are particularly focused on the Central Bank of Russia's unexpected sharp cut in the key interest rate, as well as macroeconomic signals from Europe and China. Below is a detailed review of key economic news as of July 26, 2025, prepared in a business style for investors....

... experienced a dramatic collapse, with grain handling plummeting by 52.7% to 12.1 million tons. This decline is linked to shifts in the agricultural market and export restrictions, imposing additional pressures on the profitability of port operations focused on agricultural exports. Other cargo groups also displayed mixed results: Mineral Fertilizers: 15.6 million tons (+12.1%) – record growth reflecting diversification of trade with developing markets. Ferrous Metals: 8.0 million tons (+19.3%) ...

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