... rate. EIA US Oil Inventory Data (18:30 MSK) The official report on oil and petroleum product inventories often causes high volatility in the oil market. Russia: Consumer Price Index (November) (19:00 MSK) Inflation data will provide insight into the Bank of Russia's monetary policy prospects and ruble dynamics. Brazil: Central Bank Rate Decision (00:30 MSK) Investor interest is focused on the monetary policy course in one of the largest developing economies. Key Wednesday Reports (US and Russia) Pre-market: ...

... rates in the European services sector in mid-summer. 11:30 (UK): Final PMI Services/Composite indices (July). An important barometer of the UK economy in the services sector against a post-Brexit reality. 12:00 (Russia): Announcement by the Central Bank of Russia regarding foreign currency purchases/sales volumes in August. The regulator's decision influences the ruble's exchange rate and liquidity. 12:00 (Eurozone): Producer Price Index (PPI) for June. The growth rates of wholesale prices signal potential ...

... Central Banks The actions of the largest central banks in the world, such as the US Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank, can also influence the decisions of the Central Bank. For example, if the Federal Reserve raises interest rates, the Central Bank of Russia may follow suit to support the ruble's exchange rate and prevent capital outflows from the country. Conversely, if the Federal Reserve lowers rates, the Central Bank may take a similar step to support the competitiveness of the domestic economy....

... increased pressure on the country's financial system and raises the likelihood of a financial crisis if companies or citizens fail to meet their debt obligations on time. Credit Overheating and the Current Situation in Russia Currently, the Central Bank of Russia is observing signs of credit overheating in the corporate lending market. As reported by the head of the department at the Central Bank, annual growth rates of loans in this sector remain high, exceeding 20%. This indicates that many companies ...

... significantly increasing transaction volumes on the Russian financial market. Opportunities for Western Banks Western banks may once again consider accessing Russian capital markets and exploring new investment opportunities, which would lead to a revival of cooperation and new project developments. If sanctions are indeed lifted or relaxed, this would present major opportunities for banks in Europe and the U.S., as Russia remains an attractive market for long-term investments. Investor Interest For global investors, this change could mean a renewed interest in Russian assets. In recent years, Russian companies and government bonds were available only in limited ...