... safe-haven assets, such as gold, once again approached historical peaks. Investors from the CIS are particularly focused on the situation surrounding interest rates: the Federal Reserve paused its tightening policy, while the Central Bank of Russia is evaluating further steps following a recent rate cut. Below is a detailed overview of key economic news as of August 2, 2025, presented in a business style for investors. US Markets: Weak Employment Report and Expectations for Fed Policy Easing The American ...

... ban on gasoline exports in August in Russia and subsequent steps by authorities (either lifting or extending the restriction after August 31) will impact both domestic fuel prices and available export volumes from Russia. Investors and traders will evaluate whether retail prices in the country stabilized and whether the restrictions could lead to gasoline shortages or, conversely, surplus in the domestic market.

... of nuclear forces influences geopolitical alliances, military expenditures, and indirectly affects those sectors that receive government contracts. Understanding which countries are armed with nuclear weapons and to what extent helps to objectively evaluate possible crisis scenarios. In recent decades, nuclear weapons have remained an instrument of deterrence rather than war—and markets assume that this state of affairs will continue. However, in a world where nuclear arsenals are once again growing ...

... costs. Commentary: The casual dining chain has faced inflationary pressures from food and labor costs in recent years. Analysts now anticipate a notable EPS increase, suggesting successful menu-price enhancements and cost reductions. Investors will evaluate comparable sales at Cheesecake Factory restaurants—whether customer traffic has been maintained after the price hikes. If the company has successfully increased average checks while retaining visitors, then revenue will likely exceed expectations ...

... “from the inside” (company finances, the situation in the industry), and a technician – “from the outside” (the dynamics of the asset’s market price). For example, a fundamental analyst studies the company’s financial report and events when evaluating a stock, while a technical analyst opens a chart of this stock and analyzes its trends and figures on the chart. Note that both approaches do not contradict each other, but rather complement each other. Fundamental analysis helps to understand ...