... non-qualified investors to participate in pre-IPO after passing a test (with a cap on investment amounts in the hundreds of thousands of rubles). Concurrently, several large financial companies launched specialized platforms for pre-IPO deals, and the Moscow Exchange announced plans to establish a separate over-the-counter segment for such operations. The first pre-IPO transactions in Russia were relatively small: according to the Central Bank's estimates, their total volume in the initial years did not exceed several hundred million rubles. However, by 2023, the ...

... Preliminary July PMIs indicated a continued decline in manufacturing activity in the region, although the pace of contraction may have slightly eased. These macroeconomic developments are vital for assessing the state of the European economy and the prospects of the industrial sector. **Switzerland** will be closed for trading on Friday due to a national holiday (bank holiday). It is noteworthy that **Russia** will also release the manufacturing PMI for July: in the previous month, this indicator was slightly above 50 points, reflecting a continuation of moderate growth in the industry. U.S.: Non-Farm Payrolls and ISM Manufacturing Index The key event ...

... the future, even amid moderate profit declines. Outlook: Factors to Watch Monetary Policy. Future decisions by leading central banks (primarily the U.S. Federal Reserve and the ECB) regarding interest rates and dollar dynamics will impact borrowing costs, investment activity, and, consequently, global energy resource demand. Sanctions and Trade Disputes. The development of sanctions policy against Russia (including potential new restrictions from the U.S.) and the progress of trade negotiations between the U.S. and China,...

... and gas prices, a significant event unfolded in the Russian energy market. The price of Brent crude surpassed $72 per barrel, generating a wave of news in the energy sector... ... exacerbated by new sanctions from the United States, including a ban on gasoline exports to Russia. In this turbulent moment, we will examine the current changes in the fuel market... ... global energy sector in the near future: Monetary Policy: Future decisions by central banks (especially the U.S. Federal Reserve) regarding interest rates and the dynamics...

... consequences not only for automakers but also for the Russian economy as a whole. Let’s examine the factors influencing the market and what this means for the country's economy. Main Reasons for Market Decline Rising key interest rates. The Central Bank of Russia, in the context of inflation and economic instability, is raising the key interest rate, making loans more expensive for the population. As many Russians purchase vehicles on credit, the increased cost of borrowing leads to a decline in the number ...