... Ruble Depreciation Geopolitical Factors The introduction of new US sanctions against Russia in November 2024 dealt a serious blow to the economy. The sanctions affected key sectors and restricted access to international financial markets. Decline in Export Revenues Falling global prices for oil and gas, along with a reduction in their export, diminished the inflow of foreign currency into Russia. Monetary Policy The Central Bank maintains the key interest rate at 21%, which curtails economic activity ...

... global trade. Amid ongoing trade disputes, European companies are incurring costs due to reciprocal tariffs – for instance, a recent report from Volkswagen AG showed a more than 30% decline in operating profit in Q2, partly due to additional tariffs on exports to the US. Investors are now looking optimistically toward negotiations between the EU and Washington: a principle agreement is expected to be announced this weekend, which would avoid the imposition of increased tariffs from August 1. The meeting ...

... policies. A reduction in the LPR could stimulate Chinese demand for European goods, benefiting sectors such as automotive and luxury goods. Impact on the United States: The U.S. economy, with its substantial trade ties to China, could see changes in export volumes and supply chain dynamics. A lower LPR might lead to increased Chinese imports of American products, positively affecting industries like agriculture and technology. UK Consumer Price Index (CPI) for October (10:00 GMT) The release of ...

... year, reflecting the impact of the ECB's tightening monetary policy. Confirmation of declining inflation would bolster confidence that the European regulator is gaining control over prices. Simultaneously, Italy's trade balance will reveal the state of exports and imports during the summer period: an improving balance will support the euro, whereas a deterioration may signal weakness in external demand. Turkey: Industrial production figures for June will be released. This indicator will help assess ...

.... Boeing (BA). Aerospace manufacturer Boeing is also significantly dependent on the Chinese market. Until recently, China was the largest source of new orders. However, following the announcement by the U.S. administration of 145% tariffs on Chinese exports, Chinese airlines received instructions to halt the acceptance of Boeing aircraft. This serves as a clear example of how political conflict (in trade relations) directly affects the revenue, profits, and stock prices of even such large corporations....