... rely increasingly on the participation of Russian investors. Macroeconomic Factors The state of the economy and politics directly impacts the M&A market. In recent years, GDP growth has slowed, and inflation remains above the target level, forcing the Central Bank to maintain high key rates. Expensive ruble-denominated debt diminishes the investment appeal of projects: high borrowing costs reduce transaction profitability. At the same time, currency restrictions and difficulties in repatriating profits continue to undermine market ...

... Macroeconomic Landscape of 2025 1. Inflation and Monetary Policy Central banks in developed countries will continue their fight against inflation, reflected in cautious adjustments of interest rates. In the US, the Federal Reserve is expected to stabilize rates, creating a favorable environment for moderate economic growth. In Europe, the European Central Bank will adopt a more conservative stance due to ongoing energy risks. In developing markets, central bank policies will depend on commodity price growth and external debt considerations. 2. Global Economic Growth A global GDP recovery is anticipated,...

... production, potentially pressuring prices. A decrease could lead to rising oil prices, benefiting exporters like Russia. Speeches by Central Bank Representatives (Bowman, Goolsbee, Daly, Federal Reserve) Comments from Federal Reserve officials may offer clues about monetary policy plans. Statements regarding potential rate adjustments will prompt reactions in currency and stock markets. Detailed Analysis of Key Corporate Events on Friday, December ...

... and long-term technologies. Market Prospects Market participants anticipate a continuation of the upward trend, but remind that the cryptocurrency market remains highly volatile. A key factor for further dynamics will be the monetary policy of major central banks: the anticipated reduction in interest rates by the U.S. Federal Reserve and other regulators could further stimulate interest in riskier assets, including cryptocurrencies. The ongoing influx of institutional capital (through ETFs and tokenized financial products) creates a solid foundation ...

... on the other, it reduces inflationary pressures (through slowed growth in property prices), which may keep the Fed from new rate hikes. Finally, the composite leading economic index (LEI) for July, calculated by the Conference Board, continues to attract ... ... Policy: The Start of the Symposium in Jackson Hole On August 21, the annual economic symposium in Jackson Hole begins, gathering central bank leaders and economists from around the world. The focus of the event is on long-term trends in monetary policy and regulatory ...