... inflation at around 8.54% complicates the economic environment, making the ruble vulnerable. Geopolitical environment and sanctions: New sanctions or strengthening of existing ones could limit access to currency and increase pressure on the ruble. Interest rates: High interest rates support the ruble, but their reduction, if the Central Bank of Russia decides to ease monetary policy, could lead to its weakening. Final forecast: Based on all these factors, the dollar to ruble exchange rate by the end of 2024 is expected ...

... Company reaction to the rate increase Many companies that planned to hold an IPO in the coming months prefer to "lay low" and wait for more favorable conditions. This is due to a number of factors: Uncertainty in the market. In the context of high interest rates and general macroeconomic instability, companies prefer to hold off on their plans to go public to avoid finding themselves in a situation where raising capital becomes impossible or too expensive. Reviewing strategies. Companies focused on public ...

... Interest and Fee Income Net interest income increased by 18.5% 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 banking card transactions and payment ...

... share increased by 19%, exceeding analysts’ forecasts. The company notes high demand for insurance brokerage and consulting services: despite market volatility, corporate clients continue investing in risk management. An additional growth factor was high interest rates, allowing Aon to earn more from investing insurance reserves. The strong report reinforced confidence that the insurance business remains resilient even amid global uncertainties. Charter Communications – the second-largest cable operator and ...

... the UGG and HOKA brands, delighted investors with unexpectedly strong results. Deckers' quarterly revenue grew at double-digit rates, and profit significantly exceeded Wall Street expectations. The company reported high demand for its products in both domestic and international markets – particularly successful were sales of popular UGG ... ... Asia and HOKA sneakers in North America. Management raised the full-year financial outlook, anticipating continued consumer interest. This news triggered a sharp rise in Deckers' shares: on Friday, the company’s stock jumped by ~11%. Deckers' success ...