... countries are particularly attuned to key economic indicators and corporate earnings releases to assess the state of the economy and the profitability prospects of companies. The outcomes of these events will impact stock markets, oil prices, currency exchange rates, and overall business activity. Main Events for Monday, August 4, 2025: Closed markets in the UK (Bank Holiday) and Canada (Civic Holiday). Release of Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for Switzerland for July – 09:30 Moscow time. Release ...

The media has reported on a possible agreement between the US and Ukraine, under which Washington will receive 50% of the proceeds from the sale of Ukrainian minerals in exchange for financial support. This agreement could significantly affect Ukraine's economic sovereignty and its long-term development. What are the key provisions of the agreement and its possible consequences? Agreement Between the USA and Ukraine: ...

... July, wholesale gasoline prices had reached historical highs, forcing the government to implement strict administrative measures. Now, Russian refineries are directing virtually all gasoline volume to the domestic market. An increase in supply on the exchange is expected to help cool prices, which soared to record levels in June and July. After news of the upcoming embargo emerged in late July, exchange prices indeed stopped rising: by July 25, the price of AI-92 gasoline decreased by about 1.5%, ...

... agreements to be concluded and documents to be certified in a secure distributed ledger. The Sign project entered the market at the end of April 2025 (including via an airdrop for early users) and quickly attracted attention as its SIGN token was listed on exchanges, leading to a market capitalization of approximately $111 million. The fully diluted valuation is nearly $929 million, indicating that the current capitalization constitutes only about 12% of the FDV. This imbalance means that a majority of ...

... of raw materials, energy resources, or labor increases, companies raise prices to cover their expenses. Increased demand: If people start spending more than usual, this stimulates companies to increase prices for popular goods and services. Currency exchange rate changes: This is especially significant for Russia, as many goods are imported. A decline in the ruble's exchange rate leads to higher costs for imported goods, which also raises the overall price level. Current Inflation Situation in Russia ...