... dynamics. Investors in the CIS countries are particularly attentive to key economic events and the release of corporate reports to assess the state of the economy and the profitability prospects of companies. The outcomes of these events will impact the stock market, oil prices, exchange rates, and overall business activity. Key Events on Monday, July 28, 2025: Meeting of the OPEC+ Ministerial Monitoring Committee, which will discuss compliance with oil production cut agreements. Publication of corporate reports, including second quarter and first half of 2025 results from several companies (e.g., TGC-1 ...

... market dynamics. Investors in the CIS countries are particularly attuned to key economic indicators and corporate earnings releases to assess the state of the economy and the profitability prospects of companies. The outcomes of these events will impact stock markets, oil prices, currency exchange rates, and overall business activity. Main Events for Monday, August 4, 2025: Closed markets in the UK (Bank Holiday) and Canada (Civic Holiday). Release of Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for Switzerland for July – 09:30 Moscow time. Release of Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for Turkey for July – 10:00 Moscow time. ...

... Averaging ₽1.28 Trillion Annually By 2030, Russia has set an ambitious goal: to increase the market capitalization of its stock market to 66% of GDP (approximately ₽174 trillion), essentially doubling the current level. With GDP projected to be around ... ... this indicates a substantial increase in capitalization from the current ~₽53–62 trillion (end of 2024 – beginning of 2025). Calculations by NAUFOR suggest that to achieve this target, the market needs to attract about ₽1.28 trillion annually ...

... on the situation surrounding interest rates: the Federal Reserve 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%, and Nasdaq - 0.4%), although by the end of July, they managed to show ...

..., we analyze how the new rules will affect retail investors, their access to foreign markets, and the future of the Russian stock market. Foreign Securities to Be Available Only for Qualified Investors: What This Means for Retail Investors and the Stock Market? Starting January 1, 2025, the Central Bank of Russia will implement new regulations that restrict access to foreign securities for non-qualified investors. This decision has sparked discussions among retail investors and market participants, as these measures affect the ...