... five months by December. For comparison, the previous ban, set on March 1, 2024, lasted only two and a half months, from March 1 to May 17. The purpose of the ban is to create an additional incentive to control prices, explains the expert. When prices stabilize, the regulator lifts the ban. A partial stabilization was observed between summer and fall; during the 10 weeks from May 21 to July 29, 2024, gasoline prices rose by a total of 3.8%, while in the following 14 weeks, the increase was only 2.6%....

... paid to the labor market report in Canada. On Friday at 15:30 Moscow time, employment figures for Canada for July will be released. Analysts expect moderate growth in the number of employed following a significant increase in the previous month and stabilization of the unemployment rate around the 7% mark. If the actual data deviates significantly from the forecast, it could impact the Canadian dollar (CAD) and partly the neighboring U.S. dollar through trade relations between the U.S. and Canada....

... occurring unevenly across regions. The largest contributions to growth have been made by the United States and Canada, which account for about 70% of all venture investments this year. In Europe, the situation is more muted: investment volumes have stabilized after last year's spike, and Europe’s share of global venture financing has even declined (about 13% in the first half of the year compared to 19% a year earlier). The Asian market is still lagging – investments in Asian startups fell by ...

... investor interest in public companies grew. However, after the global financial crisis of 2008-2009, activity in the IPO and SPO markets declined. In the following years, moderate growth in the number of secondary offerings has been observed with the stabilization of the economy. Some stimulus also came from the increase in local and foreign investments after the ruble devaluation in 2014, as companies began seeking capital and the market adapted to new conditions. In recent years, the Russian SPO ...

... the currency market, driven by a range of economic and political factors. Experts highlight several key reasons contributing to the ruble's strengthening, along with forecasts for its future trends. Factors Influencing the Strengthening of the Ruble Stability of Foreign Policy Situation The early directives of the new US administration do not directly impact Russia, reducing tension and supporting the ruble's exchange rate. Geopolitical Improvements The prospects of upcoming negotiations regarding ...