... aiming to meet growing investor demand and increase market legitimacy. Existing cryptocurrency funds are recording record inflows — significant amounts are being invested in both Bitcoin-based funds and those focused on ether and other top assets. Traditional exchanges and banks are also exploring opportunities to work with cryptocurrencies: for example, Visa and Bank of America are testing the use of stablecoins for cross-border payments, demonstrating the integration of blockchain technology ...

... future policy. 15:30 MSK – Durable goods orders in the USA (June). A key industrial indicator for the American economy. A notable increase in total order volume (~+1.0% MoM) is expected, driven by large contracts for aircraft (the aerospace sector traditionally triggers spikes in the indicator). However, the core index excluding transportation is expected to be weaker – around 0% or negative, indicating business caution in investments. Order data reflects the level of industrial activity at the ...

... will likely accommodate oil companies, believes Tereshkin. The main risk now is tied to rising diesel fuel (DT) prices, even though its peak demand season has ended. The primary factor driving up DT prices is high demand for winter grades, which are traditionally produced in smaller quantities than summer grades. While DT prices accelerated in October, the increase has not yet reached a level that would prompt a preventative export ban on gasoline or a direct export ban on DT itself. As Tereshkin ...

... focus on a series of important events that could impact global markets. At the forefront is the expiration of the U.S. ultimatum regarding Ukraine, after which Donald Trump's administration threatened new sanctions against Russia. Additionally, the traditional statistics on active drilling rigs from Baker Hughes will be released, reflecting the dynamics of the oil and gas sector. Apart from macroeconomic factors, the corporate earnings season continues: although there are fewer significant reports,...

... from Rosstat, from January to the end of July 2025, gasoline prices at gas stations across the country rose by approximately 4.6% , while inflation did not exceed 4.5% during this period. This mirrors last year's trend: during summer, gasoline prices traditionally increase. In 2024, due to rapid growth in the second half of the year, gasoline prices rose by 11.1% annually, outpacing inflation (around 9.5%). This year, the gap between gasoline prices and the consumer price index is still small, but ...