... Operated by JSC Hiagda, using environmentally safe in-situ leaching. Elkon Deposit (Yakutia): One of the world’s largest undeveloped uranium sites, requiring significant investment due to challenging conditions. Uranium Extraction Methods Russia employs various extraction methods depending on deposit characteristics: Open-pit and underground mining for high-grade uranium ore. In-situ leaching , used for lower-grade, shallow deposits to reduce environmental impact and costs. Global Geopolitical ...

... paused its tightening policy, while the Central Bank of Russia is evaluating further steps following a recent rate cut. Below is a detailed overview of key economic news as of August 2, 2025, presented in a business style for investors. US Markets: Weak Employment Report and Expectations for Fed Policy Easing The American stock market ended the week with a slight decline following disappointing macroeconomic data. On Friday, the main Wall Street indices corrected downward (the S&P 500 lost about 0.3%,...

... profit-taking. On Friday, the precious metal traded around $3,340–$3,350, which is 0.5–1% lower than recent highs. The pressure on gold came from increased risk appetite and a partial strengthening of the dollar amidst trade optimism. Moreover, strong employment data in the US reduced expectations for an imminent Fed rate cut, leading to a rise in Treasury yields and making gold slightly less attractive in the short term. Nonetheless, fundamental drivers for demand for precious metals remain intact: ...

... markets will respond to the inflation expectation data from Europe and U.S. economic indicators (trade balance, housing market, consumer sentiment). These indicators set the overall tone; for instance, above-expected inflation expectations or strong employment data may fuel discussions about further central bank policies, potentially influencing investor sentiment. In the afternoon, the focus will shift to corporate reports. Corporate earnings on July 29, 2025, span a wide range of sectors—from ...

... exchanges. Macroeconomic Events Central to the day are macroeconomic publications that could set the tone for trading on the US stock exchange and worldwide. In the morning, several data releases from the US will come out: at 15:15 Moscow time, the ADP employment report for the private sector is expected, which may show a recovery in job growth after a weak June (forecasts suggest around 80,000 to 100,000 new jobs). Shortly thereafter, at 15:30 MSK, investors will learn the preliminary GDP estimate ...