The ruble ended 2024 with a historic weakening, exceeding the 100 per dollar mark. What caused the national currency to fall, what forecasts do experts give for 2025, and how will this affect the economy, business, and the lives of Russians? We analyze the key factors, current data, and strategies for investors. The Ruble Closed 2024 Above 100 to the Dollar: Reasons, Forecasts, and Implications By the end of 2024, the exchange rate of the ruble closed ...

... Resource Group shared how to transition from an ordinary oil trader to a high-tech company in commodity trading and asset management. – How did Oil Resource Group start? – I am originally from Crimea and came to Moscow for my studies. I started businesses in various fields, but at some point, I realized that in a resource-rich country, one should focus on resources. I got a job at a fuel company, studied the market for several years, and in 2014, I resigned and co-founded Oil Resource Group ...

... indicating an acceleration in upward momentum. From a fundamental perspective, Apple remains a relatively stable "safe haven." The latest quarterly report showed $95.4 billion in revenue and EPS of $1.65, slightly exceeding forecasts. The core business (iPhone, services) generates stable cash flows; however, growth rates have slowed. Management points to uncertainty surrounding tariffs and supply chains, complicating forecasts for the second half of the year. In this context, hedge funds apparently ...

... the company's dynamic development and its strengthening position in the infrastructure software market. Key financial results: Revenue: RUB 8.6 billion, up 84% year-on-year. KomNovosti Shipments: RUB 10.1 billion, up 98% year-on-year, thanks to active business scaling and the development of a product and service approach. AstraGroup Adjusted EBITDA: RUB 2.4 billion, up 97% year-on-year. KomNovosti Adjusted net profit: RUB 2.4 billion, up 68% year-on-year. KomNovosti Investments in development: RUB ...

... regulator regarding future monetary policy. At the same time, the impact of American tariffs on goods from China will heighten volatility in financial markets. Furthermore, reports from giants such as Siemens and Toyota may reveal both the state of their business and prospects under the prevailing economic realities. Overview of Key Economic Events and Corporate Reports on August 7, 2025: Bank of England's Rate Decision, Implementation of US Tariffs, Macroeconomic Data from China and Germany, and Earnings ...