... limited effect on oil prices, largely due to the fact that, due to sanctions, Iran's role in the oil market has diminished in recent years, adds Sergey Tereshkin, CEO of the Open Oil Market. Due to U.S. embargoes, over 90% of Iran's oil exports now go to China, where the country's key buyers of Iranian oil are refineries that will bear the brunt of the current crisis, Tereshkin explains. India, Japan, and EU countries halted purchases of Iranian oil after 2019, when the U.S. embargo on its import came ...

... results and management forecasts will be scrutinized. Signals from Microsoft and Meta regarding demand dynamics in technology and advertising will particularly influence stocks across the sector. Thursday, July 31, 2025 Major Economic Events: 03:00 (China): Official Manufacturing PMI index NBS for July. The status of China's manufacturing sector is crucial for global commodity markets and Asian currencies. 07:00 (Japan): Bank of Japan rate decision and monetary policy press release. An ultra-accommodative ...

... 04:15 MSK: USA - ADP Employment Report This report serves as a preliminary indicator for Friday's Nonfarm Payrolls data. Strong employment figures will bolster the dollar and create expectations for tighter monetary policy from the Fed. 04:45 MSK: China - Caixin Services and Composite PMI for November The indicators will reflect the state of the services sector and the economy as a whole. Strong data will support demand for commodities, including oil and metals, positively impacting Russian exports....

... increase. Some will invest in established brands, while others will prefer startups. Both options have their advantages. Currently, healthcare stands out as one of the most promising directions capable of providing significant returns for investors. China Among investors, markets that are actively developing are in high demand, especially China. The economy of the Middle Kingdom is on the rise, as evidenced by stock market indicators. A glance at the indices reveals substantial growth over the past ...

... the speech, Vladimir Putin focused on foreign economic issues and Russia's role in the world. He noted the growing importance of Global South countries and integration associations. In particular, the share of BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) in the world economy has already reached 40% and continues to increase. According to the president, this is an objective process: "a new world order is emerging naturally—like the rising sun, you can’t escape it." Moscow ...