... dynamics persisted during the third decade of August. If prices continued to slightly decrease or remained stable, the annual inflation rate would retreat further from recent peaks. This is a crucial signal ahead of the upcoming Bank of Russia meeting in September. The regulator closely monitors current trends: a persistent slowdown in price growth could create conditions for easing monetary policy. It is noteworthy that the Bank of Russia updated its inflation forecast for 2025, anticipating it in the range of 6-7% given the continuation of a tight policy. Meanwhile, core inflation remains elevated, and public inflation expectations increased in August to approximately 13.5%. Thus, market participants do not rule out that ...

... overview of key events and trends in the oil, gas, power generation, and other sectors of the energy complex as of August 3, 2025. Oil Market: Brent Stable at Highs, Demand and Supply in Delicate Balance Global oil prices ended the week near multi-week ... ... about 548 thousand barrels per day (slightly more than initially planned), and a similar increase is expected to be approved for September. The OPEC+ Joint Monitoring Committee has reaffirmed its commitment to agreements and readiness to increase production ...

... funds. Ant Financial Launches Jovay Blockchain, Token Release Not Currently Planned The head of the digital division of Ant Financial (part of the Alibaba Group) announced the launch of a new blockchain called Jovay , which is set to be operational by September 2025. The project will focus on transparent and scalable B2B solutions in the financial sector. The release of a proprietary token is not currently being considered , emphasizing the focus on corporate applications and compliance with regulatory requirements....

... electric vehicle fleet is still small (less than 0.5% of the total number of cars, with around 60,000 registered units as of early 2025). The high cost of electric vehicles, limited charging infrastructure, and relatively cheap fuel have previously restrained ... ... seasonal demand factor will diminish, relieving some pressure as well. Ultimately, there are chances that by the second half of September, prices at gas stations will reach a relative equilibrium. However, in the medium term, the possibility of further increases ...

... Gain Momentum. Top 10 Cryptocurrency Overview, Institutional Trends, and Investor Forecast. As of the morning of August 25, 2025, the cryptocurrency market remains at historical highs following a significant rally last week. Bitcoin’s price is consolidating ... ... symposium in Jackson Hole, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell unexpectedly hinted at the possibility of cutting the key rate as early as September. This soft tone from the regulator immediately reflected on risk appetite: the prices of leading cryptocurrencies jumped ...