... domestic market. The Russian stock market could see increased interest in the shares of retailers, consumer goods manufacturers, and other businesses catering to household demand. Today’s consumer-focused firms can expect higher revenue and improved financial metrics in an environment of rising wages, which makes their stocks more attractive. Additionally, the banking sector stands to gain indirectly. As incomes rise, bank account balances and deposits tend to grow, and demand increases for loans (mortgages, consumer credit) and financial services. Banks can benefit from both higher fee income and potentially lower ...

... enterprise and its activities. It is essential to study the structure of the investment object and its relation to a particular sector of the economy. Special attention should be paid to the volume of investments in fixed capital, which should not exceed ... ... intended purposes. Expenses. To understand how quickly invested funds can be recovered, it is necessary to be aware of the regular financial and material costs incurred by the enterprise. It is important to recognize that objects from different industries require ...

... markets. Corporate Earnings Reports Alibaba Group (BABA): The quarterly earnings report will shed light on trends in the Chinese e-commerce sector, potentially influencing global tech market sentiment. PetroChina (PTR): As a major player in the energy sector, its financial results will provide insights into global oil demand and pricing trends. Deere & Company (DE): Reporting on agricultural machinery sales, these results could indicate the state of global agricultural investments. Impact on Europe and the U.S....

... authorities and fuel companies. Market participants are closely monitoring the situation: oil companies are already experiencing pressure from increased taxes and sanctions restrictions, and any changes in subsidy or export regulation could impact their financial stability. Gas Sector: Europe Stockpiles Reserves and Changes Routes The European gas market is approaching the end of summer with solid stockpile indicators. Gas storage facilities (GSG) in the EU are filled to more than 72% of total capacity by early August, significantly ...

... profitability of the gas business. The main factor for the reduction in cost of sales was the decrease in expenditures in the gas sector. Direct costs for gas extraction and delivery dropped by ~20% year-on-year. This was influenced by several factors: firstly,... ... rubles for the company just for the first half of the year. This directly affected the reduction in extraction costs and improved financial results (the tax exemption was granted to support Gazprom's investment program). Secondly, some cost savings may be ...