... publications and corporate earnings (indicating which are released before market open and which after market close). Monday, August 4, 2025 Key Economic Events: Public holidays in the UK and Canada (Bank Holiday, Civic Holiday) – trading on these exchanges will not take place. 09:30 (Switzerland): Consumer Price Index (CPI) for July. A key inflation indicator in Switzerland that may impact the Swiss National Bank's policy and the franc's exchange rate. 10:00 (Turkey): Consumer Price Index (CPI) ...

... What are Depositary Receipts? A Global Depositary Receipt (GDR) is a financial instrument issued by a specific banking institution. It is designed for operations in international markets. This tool allows for the trading of domestic shares on foreign exchanges. GDRs are particularly sought after in countries where there are prohibitions or restrictions on purchasing underlying securities. A Global Depositary Receipt corresponds to a specific number of underlying shares of a particular internationally ...

... are rising on positive news, while others are temporarily stagnating. In the top 10 by market capitalization, besides BTC, ETH, and XRP, several popular cryptocurrencies are included: Binance Coin (BNB) : The proprietary token of the largest crypto exchange Binance maintains a strong market capitalization position. BNB demonstrates stability amid a generally cautious market, although the Binance ecosystem is under close regulatory scrutiny. The BNB coin is widely used for transaction fee payments ...

... to normalize monetary conditions: inflation around 4% and a rate of approximately 7–8%. The decrease in rate projections for 2025–2026 indicates a softer policy trajectory than previously assumed, due to the reduction of inflationary risks. Ruble Exchange Rate and Financial Markets Following the rate cut, the ruble maintained stability: the dollar exchange rate on the Moscow Exchange remained around 77–79 rubles. This outcome was anticipated, as the easing of policy had already been factored ...

... Washington is expanding its sanctions pressure and hints at measures against China following India. Simultaneously, global oil prices remain relatively stable in the mid-$60 range per barrel, reflecting a balance between risks and OPEC+ efforts. In Russia, exchange prices for petroleum products have reached historic highs despite a ban on fuel exports and subsidies – the government is preparing new steps to stabilize the domestic market. Europe is rapidly filling its gas storage facilities for winter,...