... investments in foreign IT sectors. Venture funds are reluctant to invest in small projects, as they prefer multi-million dollar avenues promising substantial profits. Foreign investors are often brought in when startup funding is necessary. Unfortunately, Russian business models struggle to compete with the IT developments of globally positioned companies. To give the domestic market a boost, specialized companies act as intermediaries between experienced programmers and investors, thus creating unique ...

... fastest-growing—increases interest in service demand dynamics. 09:00 (Russia): Services and Composite PMI indices (July). Show the state of the Russian services sector in a changing economic environment. 10:55 (Germany): Final services and Composite PMI indices (July). ... ... Corporate Earnings: Before market open: Caterpillar, Pfizer, BP, Eaton Corporation, Siemens Energy. The morning block features an industrial giant (Caterpillar), a pharmaceutical leader (Pfizer), a European oil and gas major (BP), an electrical equipment manufacturer ...

... technologies that simplify access to insurance and reduce costs for clients. Regtech (regulatory technologies) are systems for automation and compliance with regulatory requirements, risk reduction and prevention of financial violations. Examples of Russian fintech companies Fintech in Russia is developing dynamically, and a number of domestic companies successfully compete with international players. Here are some examples of companies that make a significant contribution to Russian fintech: QIWI ...

... inflation continues to slow, the regulator may continue its easing cycle to support economic activity. Corporate reports from Russian companies reflect the challenging situation in the economy in the wake of the previous tight monetary policy. For instance,... ... indicate growth points – investments in innovation and sustained demand support their results. Simultaneously, challenges in the industrial sector (automotive, metallurgy) remind us of limiting factors – high rates, trade barriers, and costs. Investors ...

... bans Russian LNG outright, even with a delay until late 2025, prices will inevitably jump,” warns Yushkov. Losing access to Russian LNG would intensify the struggle with China for supplies from the U.S., Algeria, Qatar, and Australia. The Worst-Case ... ... in the heating season could lead to genuine shortages, forcing authorities to ration heat and electricity, particularly for industrial consumers. Economic Consequences Even if Europe avoids a complete gas shortage, the economic impact of high prices ...