... capital, improving their ability to withstand potential crises and reducing the likelihood of widespread defaults. Crisis Prevention. The countercyclical buffer is a preventive measure that prepares the banking system in advance for possible external and internal shocks, such as economic fluctuations, a drop in oil prices, geopolitical events, and so on. Comment from Sergey Tereshkin, Entrepreneur and Founder of Open Oil Market “As an entrepreneur, I view this step by the Central Bank as an important ...

... the economy. Investors and analysts will closely compare the actual figure with forecasts to assess the likelihood of easing policies from the Bank of England in the future. Eurozone GDP for Q2 2025 (12:00 MSK) In the afternoon, preliminary data on the ... ..., Kate Spade (financial results will indicate trends in the premium goods segment in the US and China); Amcor (AMCR) – an international packaging company, Q4 2025 report; Advance Auto Parts (AAP) – an American auto parts retailer, Q2 report. After ...

... financially stable. Volkswagen is considering the closure of three plants in Germany for the first time, indicating serious internal issues. These negative indicators highlight that major automotive corporations are struggling to cope with external challenges,... ... European automotive market is facing decreased demand against a backdrop of high inflation, economic difficulties, and support policies for local producers. This diminishes the appeal of German brands' products and threatens their market share. Competition ...

... and hypocritical. Simultaneously, Beijing also rejects Washington's ultimatums. China's Foreign Ministry stated that coercive policies will yield no results; the country will uphold its sovereignty and purchase energy resources in ways that align with ... ... rising hydroelectric output (+22% year-on-year in July 2024) and development of renewables (+14% over the same period). The International Energy Agency (IEA) forecasts that global coal power generation will begin to gradually decline after 2025 as new ...

... pressure on the exchange rate. Graphically, the USD/RUB pair remains below important technical levels, reflecting limitations on speculative operations. In the near term, the ruble will be sensitive to external factors (oil prices, geopolitical issues) and internal expectations regarding the Central Bank's policies. Bond Market The bond market has not exhibited sharp changes. In April, OFZ yields remained elevated, reflecting the Central Bank's stringent stance and inflation concerns. A slight decrease in prices was observed at the long end of the curve: ...