... earnings results for Q2 and the first half of 2025 from several major companies (for example, Palantir and PJSC "Rostelecom"). Global Markets: Investor Expectations and Forecasts As a new week begins, cautious sentiments prevail in global financial markets. In Asia, there is a restrained dynamic: key indices, such as the Japanese Nikkei 225, are declining following a sharp drop on Wall Street last Friday. European markets (Euro Stoxx 50) are anticipated to open modestly amid the closure of the London ...

... by a collapse of tech stocks and a large bear market that brought the ratio back to a more sustainable level. Similarly, prior to the 2008 crisis , the indicator exceeded 100%, reflecting overheating largely due to the housing bubble; the subsequent financial crash sharply reduced market capitalization relative to GDP. Even in more recent history, the trend holds. By late 2021, the market-to-GDP ratio reached approximately 170% amidst a post-pandemic rally, only for the market to experience a significant correction in 2022 (indices ...

... been discussed within business circles for several years. In 2024, following the legalization of mining, representatives of the State Duma expressed hope for the imminent launch of a national platform for trading digital currencies. The chairman of the financial market committee, Anatoly Aksakov, suggested that such an exchange would be operational in the second half of 2024. However, consensus between the Ministry of Finance and the Bank of Russia has not been reached, and the process has stalled. By mid-2025,...

August 1, 2025, promises to be a significant date for financial markets. On this day, several key economic events will be published, such as the Non-Farm Payrolls report and PMI data, which will set a wave of optimism or pessimism among investors. Major company reports are also anticipated, including those from ExxonMobil,...

... investors trading in U.S. stocks should be prepared for increased instability, as lower trading volumes mean that even small trades can lead to significant price changes, presenting both threats and opportunities for short-term gain. Impact on International Markets The closure of financial institutions in the U.S. also affects international markets, especially those in countries heavily reliant on the American economy. On stock markets in Europe and Asia, there can be a temporary reduction in trading volumes, as American investors ...