... establish a positive tone at the start of the week or intensify caution in the markets. Tuesday, August 12, 2025: Inflation in the USA (CPI) and OPEC Report On Tuesday, macroeconomic indicators take center stage. In the morning, focus will be on the Reserve Bank of Australia’s monetary policy decision and European statistics; however, the most significant event of the day will be the publication of inflation data in the USA. Important reports regarding the commodity markets will complement the picture ...

... (PYUSD)** and **Global Dollar (USDG)**, and has added compatibility with the **Stellar** and **Avalanche** networks alongside previously integrated Ethereum and Solana. This positions Visa as a multi-currency and multi-chain payment infrastructure, allowing banks and fintech companies to settle in stablecoins quickly and with minimal costs. This move strengthens Visa's role as a bridge between traditional finance and the crypto world. PayPal: One of the largest payment platforms has launched a new service,...

... in 2024, but it is already clear that the European market is moving toward greater transparency and legitimacy in the industry. El Salvador : Continuing its crypto course, the authorities of El Salvador have passed a law allowing licensed investment banks (with capital exceeding $50 million) to hold Bitcoin and provide cryptocurrency services to institutional clients. This measure further integrates traditional finance with DeFi, enhances institutional participation in the market, and strengthens ...

In recent months, Russia's big business has been actively pushing for changes in the country's monetary policy, calling for the government to be given the right to influence the Central Bank's decisions. The high key rate, which has reached 21%, puts companies in front of a difficult choice, limiting access to financing for investment and development. In this article, we will discuss how the proposal to change the law on the Central ...

... (up from 49.1 previously). Overall, these economic indicators suggest stagnation in the Russian economy and only slight progress in the business cycle. Given the persistent high inflation (approximately 10% annually) and the tightening of the Central Bank of Russia's policy (key rate at 21%), the PMI data closely aligned with market expectations. Key Takeaways: The services PMI index remained in the growth zone (50.1), indicating moderate activity in the services sector. The manufacturing PMI increased ...