... year-on-year to 1.674 trillion rubles, driven by the expansion of lending volumes and the rise in asset yields amidst increasing market rates. The bank effectively capitalized on the period of high rates, boosting income from asset placements while optimizing funding costs; as a result, the group’s net interest margin improved compared to the previous year. Meanwhile, net fee income remained virtually unchanged from 2024 (approximately 349 billion rubles, -1% year-on-year). There is a steady increase in fees from ...

... central banks (primarily the U.S. Federal Reserve and the ECB) regarding interest rates and dollar dynamics will impact borrowing costs, investment activity, and, consequently, global energy resource demand. Sanctions and Trade Disputes. The development of ... ... dynamics of consumption of oil, gas, and electricity. Strong data (for instance, a ~3% GDP growth in the U.S. in Q2) supports optimism, while an economic slowdown might cool fuel demand. Gas Storage Replenishment. Progress in Europe towards achieving the ...

... predicting future trends. As data and reports are released, investors should remain particularly vigilant to seize opportunities for optimizing their investments. Economic Events and Company Reports — Friday, August 1, 2025: Non-Farm Payrolls, PMI, and Earnings ... ... financial reports. Their results will provide insights into the health of Corporate America amidst an economic slowdown and rising costs driven by recent inflation. Energy: Oil and gas giants ExxonMobil and Chevron will present quarterly results reflecting ...

... reserves, there remains a likelihood that a cold winter or sudden spikes in demand could lead to disruptions. Energy companies are warning that a sharp rise in gas prices might negatively impact businesses and consumers. Many enterprises will need to optimize resource usage to cope with high gas costs, which will also affect the EU's economy. Europe is facing serious challenges in securing gas supplies for the winter of 2024–2025. The reduction in Russian gas supplies, global competition for LNG, and unpredictable weather conditions underscore ...

... the possibility of disruptions remains, particularly if the winter is severe or if demand spikes unexpectedly. Energy companies warn that a sudden surge in gas prices could negatively impact both businesses and consumers. Many companies may have to optimize resource usage to cope with the high cost of gas, which could also have wider economic effects across the EU. Europe faces serious challenges in securing gas supplies for the winter of 2024–2025. Reduced Russian gas supplies, fierce global competition for LNG, and unpredictable weather ...