... remains solidly in expansion territory. In effect, service providers are still increasing their output, but perhaps at a more measured rate. Some moderation in activity could reflect a degree of caution among businesses facing lingering headwinds such as international trade tensions or higher operating costs. Nevertheless, a reading in the mid-50s is historically consistent with healthy growth, underscoring that the sector’s momentum has not been derailed. The Employment Index in April improved to 49....

... announced on August 7) and its implications for the U.K. economy. Additionally, incoming news about relationships between major economies — such as progress in U.S.-China trade negotiations or new stimuli in China — may impact sentiments. Thus, despite ... ... participants are evaluating their impact. The online retailer Ozon reported strong revenue growth for Q2 2025 (in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards, IFRS)—according to the company, revenue increased by double digits due to an expanded ...

... baseline USDC rate will still remain pegged to the dollar. 3. Geopolitics, Inflation, and Demand for Digital Dollars. In developing economies with unstable national currencies, dollar-denominated stablecoins become a popular means of saving and hedging against ... ... can accept payments in USDC for export services, bypassing expensive bank transfers, making USD Coin an attractive tool for international settlements. These market factors (trading volumes, integration into payments) do not change the price of USDC (which ...

... attractive for long-term investments. Investor Interest For global investors, this potentially signals a return of interest in Russian assets. In recent years, Russian companies and government bonds have been available only on a limited basis, forcing many international investors to refrain from investing in Russian assets. However, with the possibility of sanctions being lifted, they may re-enter the market, leading to increased investment volumes and strengthening the position of the Russian ruble. Outlook ...

... attractive market for long-term investments. Investor Interest For global investors, this change could mean a renewed interest in Russian assets. In recent years, Russian companies and government bonds were available only in limited scope, forcing many international investors to forgo investments in Russian assets. However, with the potential lifting of sanctions, these investors might re-enter the market, leading to an influx of investments and strengthening of the Russian ruble. Prospects for the ...