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Economic News: Sunday, July 27, 2025 – US and EU Close to a Trade Agreement, Markets Await Signals from the Fed

... resilience in the US economy. Recent data indicates that consumer and investment activity has remained stable: although total orders for durable goods dropped by 9.3% in June following a spike in May (driven by large aircraft contracts), orders excluding transportation rose by 0.2% month-over-month, indicating solid business investments. Additionally, the number of initial unemployment claims fell to a three-month low, reflecting a healthy labor market. Investors are positively assessing progress in external trade and easing inflationary pressures. The conclusion of a trade ...

Revenue from MET (Mining Extraction Tax) increased 2.5 times in the first half of 2024.

... (MET), AIT is calculated not based on the volume of extracted resources but on the revenue from their sale minus production and transportation costs. The introduction of AIT coincided with a major tax maneuver launched in 2019, which was no coincidence. ... ... reduce their tax burden for depleted West Siberian fields and new fields in East Siberia requiring substantial infrastructure investments. In turn, AIT allowed the Ministry of Finance to partially address the issue of growing MET benefits, which had made ...

Economic News: Saturday, July 26, 2025 - CBRF Reduces Rate, Wall Street Hits New Highs

... supported by robust Q2 earnings reports and signs of economic resilience. Fresh data showed that consumer spending and the labor market remain strong: for example, durable goods orders dropped sharply by 9.3% in June after a surge in May, but excluding transportation, orders actually rose (+0.2% m/m), indicating stable business investment. Furthermore, initial jobless claims fell to a three-month low, signaling continued recovery in the labor market. Investors are cautiously optimistic about the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting (July 29-30). It is expected that the regulator ...

How will the network of electric charging stations grow in Russia

... networks. Major players in the market include large energy companies such as RusHydro, Gazprom Neft, and Rosneft, which are investing in the development of charging infrastructure for electric vehicles. Details are available on Sergey Tereshkin's ... ... million electric vehicles (approximately 3% of the total vehicle fleet) by 2030. A Growing Trend The growth of electric transport is one of the key trends in the automotive industry in recent years, notes Alexander Lebedev, a senior consultant at ...

Why You Need a Financial Safety Net and How to Create One

... approximately 150,000 - 300,000 rubles. Consider Regular Expenses. Include mandatory payments such as rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, and medical costs in your calculations. Account for Individual Circumstances. If you have an unstable income, ... ... Choose the Right Tool for Storing Your Financial Safety Net? A financial safety net should be easily accessible; therefore, investing in risky assets like stocks is not advisable. Let's explore some reliable options for storing your safety net: Bank ...