... 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 ...

... European company stocks. 13:30 MSK – Central Bank of Russia's decision on the key interest rate. The day's main intrigue for the Russian market. Following an unexpected 100 bps cut in June (to 20% per annum), most analysts anticipate another reduction of ... ... assets, while statistics from the USA (durable goods orders) and Europe (IFO, sales) will clarify the trajectories of the largest economies. Analyze corporate reports in the context of sectors: strong results from consumer companies (e.g., Colgate-Palmolive ...

Comment on the prospects of Russia's coal industry for the newspaper "Vzglyad." The article "China has found an alternative to Russian coal" discusses the significant decline in Russian coal exports to China. According to the data from the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China, Russian coal exports in the first seven months of 2024 decreased ...