... will underscore the growing optimism among European investors. Overall, macroeconomic trends suggest cautious optimism: global inflationary pressure is gradually easing, and business sentiment is improving. If these positive trends persist, analysts’ forecasts for economic growth and business profits could improve, leading to stronger confidence in the markets. Ruble Exchange Rate and Currency Market Dynamics At the beginning of August, the domestic currency market in Russia is facing the weakening of one of the factors that supported the ruble: the July tax period has ended, during which exporters traditionally ...

... stability. The expected price of USDC in dollars will remain within a narrow range of $0.999–$1.001 on exchanges. Minor deviations from parity may occur during peak market volatility, but these are generally quickly mitigated by arbitrage traders. The forecast for USDC's price in rubles will depend on the dynamics of the ruble against the dollar. Assuming the USD/RUB exchange rate remains close to current levels, the price of 1 USDC in May 2025 will be approximately 80–85 rubles. Consequently, if the ruble strengthens against ...

... obvious speculative activity observed in the market—the weakening is explained by external trade factors and the dynamics of the ruble. Overall, currencies of emerging markets remain sensitive to global risk appetite: improvements in trade relations can support ... ... by 2 percentage points—from 20% to 18% per annum. This move was more aggressive than most analysts expected (the consensus forecast anticipated a reduction of 1 percentage point). The reason for this monetary policy easing was a further decline in inflation: ...

After Donald Trump's inauguration, the ruble may face sharp fluctuations. Economists predict a short-term rise in the dollar exchange rate to 115 rubles and a moderate weakening of the ruble during 2025. How global and domestic economic policy will affect the Russian currency - in our analytical ...

... considerations). In any case, the key is to diversify among asset classes, currencies, and timeframes. Remember about tax incentives: IIAs and deductions of 13–15% can help increase net yields on bonds and funds. Be objective and measured: analyze forecasts for the key rate, inflation, and global trends. Keep a portion of funds in liquid ruble assets (deposits or OFZ for short terms) for unforeseen situations. The rest can be invested in higher-return but also more volatile instruments. Subscribe to our blog to stay updated on financial news and analyses. Explore available investment ...