... 7–8% YoY), the ruble remains relatively strong, and weak domestic demand creates conditions for easing monetary policy. If the Central Bank of Russia meets expectations and lowers the rate, it could stimulate the growth of bond prices and stocks on the Moscow Exchange. However, an unexpected pause or cautious rhetoric in the statement could disappoint markets, leading to a strengthening of the ruble and corrections in rate-sensitive sectors. 15:00 MSK – Press conference of the head of the Central Bank of ...

... remains one of the most modern and reliable in terms of technological level and readiness. Notably: Despite political tensions, Moscow and Washington currently comply with the quantitative limits of the New START treaty (no more than 1,550 deployed strategic ... ... incident this year by some analysts indicates that the risk is non-zero. An unexpected crisis could trigger panic selling on exchanges and capital fleeing to protective instruments. Defense Industry: The modernization of nuclear forces and a new arms ...