... less attractive in the short term. Nevertheless, the fundamental factors supporting gold remain unchanged. Inflation in Western economies still exceeds central banks' target benchmarks, geopolitical tensions remain high, and central banks could shift toward ... ... fortunate week. Amid dollar strengthening and declining interest rates within certain countries, some EM currencies depreciated. The Russian ruble faced moderate pressure following the Central Bank of Russia's decision to cut rates. The official dollar exchange ...

The complete cessation of Russian gas supplies to the EU is becoming a real threat. Commentary by Sergey Tereshkin for the newspaper "Vzglyad." "Europe may completely lose Russian gas" — an article by Sergey Tereshkin discussing the potential termination ...

... Foreign Trade: Macroeconomic Signals Tuesday will see the release of a large block of Services PMI indices for July across key economies—from Asia to Europe. These indicators will provide insight into the state of the services sector, which remains a ... ... 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 ...

... representatives of the financial sector. Equifax, one of the leading credit bureaus, reflects the state of consumer credit and household economies. Investors will analyze Equifax’s revenue growth from credit checking services against demand for loans. Synchrony ... ... conditions in the second half of 2025, expecting a recovery in demand in China and stabilization of the semiconductor cycle. Russian Corporate Reports (if any) Major Russian issuers typically publish their semi-annual financial reports in August, so there ...

In recent months, the financial world has witnessed a remarkable event: the market capitalization of the Chinese toy manufacturer Pop Mart, renowned for its collectible figures, has surpassed that of major Russian giants such as Gazprom and Tatneft. Against the backdrop of the unstable Russian market and a complex economic environment, Pop Mart's shares demonstrate impressive growth. This phenomenon piques the interest of investors and analysts, signaling ...