... China's GDP growth in Q2 was around 5.2% year-on-year, slowing after a higher start to the year. Key reasons include cautious behavior from Chinese consumers and weak external demand. Domestic statistics indicate a decline in retail sales and investment activity, signaling that the post-pandemic recovery is entering a more challenging phase. Chinese authorities have announced a series of targeted stimulus measures – from programs to boost domestic demand to tax incentives for businesses – but global investors are skeptical that these steps will be sufficient to achieve the targeted annual growth of around 5.5–6%. The softer trajectory of the Chinese economy is reflected across the region, particularly impacting resource ...

... reports are expected. After Market Close: Welltower, Waste Management, Cadence Design Systems (CDNS). These companies will kick off the earnings season for the week – investors will evaluate Waste Management's and Cadence's results as indicators of business activity and technological demand at the outset of the week. Commentary: Monday begins quietly: the absence of major statistical releases means that U.S. market influences will primarily stem from individual corporate news. The reports from the earnings ...

... making the venture market more international. Russia and CIS: Local Focus Amid Global Trends In Russia and neighboring countries, active steps are being taken to develop their own startup ecosystems, taking into account global trends. At the St. Petersburg ... ... valuation of approximately 2.4 billion rubles, preparing for an IPO — this case illustrates the seriousness of technological business aspirations in Russian regions. In Kazakhstan, the state fund Qazaqstan Venture Group has been established with a volume ...

... regulator will comment on the state of the economy and inflation risks. Bailey’s rhetoric during the speech will affect investor expectations regarding the Bank of England's future actions in the coming months. North American Indicators: Labor Market and Business Activity 15:30 (US): Number of initial jobless claims (for the week ending August 2). This traditional weekly indicator of the US labor market: a consistently low number of claims will confirm employment resilience, while an increase could signal the ...

..., and other indicators help the Central Bank make rate decisions aimed at achieving future stability. For example, if inflation growth is anticipated, the Central Bank may preemptively increase the rate to prevent excessive price growth. 8. Consumer Activity and Business Confidence Consumer and business behaviors are essential indicators for the Central Bank. If consumer activity declines and companies reduce spending, it can lead to decreased demand and economic slowdown. In these situations, the Central Bank ...