... at the end of 2024 entail hefty fines and additional payments to the budget, totaling up to 95% of the asset value, effectively blocking most transactions involving foreign capital. Secondly, high financing costs diminish project attractiveness: the Bank of Russia's key rate has been raised to 21%, making loans expensive. Thirdly, the uncertainty in the economic situation (geopolitical risks, high sanctions costs, and ruble volatility) complicates revenue and cash flow forecasting for target companies,...

... businesses. In this article, we examine how this may affect investment flows, the development of international trade and tourist flows. Expanding Business Opportunities: Mir Cards to Operate in Iran Starting January 2025 Starting January 2025, Russian Mir banking cards will become available for use in Iran, opening new prospects for businesses and investors in both countries, according to analysts. This announcement, made by the head of Iran's Central Bank, marks a significant step in strengthening financial ...

... factors will form the informational backdrop for the day, impacting currency rates, commodity prices, and stock index movements. Key events for Tuesday, August 5, 2025: Australia – Services PMI (July) – 02:00 MSK. Japan – Publication of the latest Bank of Japan meeting minutes – 02:50 MSK. Japan – Services PMI (July) – 03:30 MSK. China – Caixin Services PMI (July) – 04:45 MSK. India – Services PMI (July) – 08:00 MSK. Russia – Services PMI (July) – 09:00 MSK. Germany – Services ...

... and financial markets. The main topics of the day include the escalation of US trade wars with major partners, preparations for negotiations between Washington and Moscow in Alaska instead of new sanctions, and the softening stance of leading central banks (the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of England). Additionally, attention is directed toward alarming signals of deflation in China and epidemiological risks, as well as the outcomes of corporate reports from several major companies. Russian investors ...

... 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. Publication of the Sentix Investor ...