... balance data also reflect the state of global trade and indirectly illustrate the impact of sanctions and tariffs on the European economy. Corporate Reports: Before the Market Opens: MTS and EN+ Group . In the morning, results from major players on the Russian market are expected. MTS, a leading telecom operator in Russia, will present its financial results for the first half of the year, showing revenue trends amid heightened competition and regulatory pressure. EN+ Group (metallurgy and energy, including ...

... postpone their plans to enter the stock exchange. In this article, we will consider how the high rate affects capital raising, what it means for investors and issuers, and what prospects await the market in the near future. Find out what to expect from the Russian stock market in the context of rising rates and macroeconomic instability. IPO in Russia at a rate of 21%: what to expect in the near future? The Central Bank of Russia has once again raised the key rate to 21%, which significantly complicates the situation ...

... Oblast. Currently, if some refineries are under maintenance, oil products must be transported from neighboring refineries. These products are delivered by rail. Such interchangeability of refineries is only possible with the efficient operation of Russian Railways (RZD) in transporting oil products. Stabilizing the fuel market and preventing a repeat of last year’s fuel crisis are now among the government’s priorities. Maintaining transportation priority reflects this. They might even push coal aside if necessary. However, coal shipments are primarily for export,...

... attention in the conditions of economic instability and how it can become part of your investment portfolio. Silver bonds: what are they and how does the new investment instrument work in Russia? Silver bonds are a new financial instrument on the Russian market, introduced in 2024 by Seligdar. This type of bond is unique, because they are not denominated in rubles or another currency, but in grams of silver, which opens up new opportunities for investors. Let's look at what silver bonds are, what their ...

... financial inflows into the sector. Although the absolute volumes of venture investments in the region remain modest, they are growing steadily. According to the Russian Venture Company (RVC), in the first half of 2025, about $80 million was invested in Russian tech startups—approximately 70% more than a year earlier (but still a fraction of the global market). Local investors are focusing on projects in the fields of artificial intelligence, import substitution, cybersecurity, and B2B services. Gradually, a new wave of tech entrepreneurs is forming capable of building businesses in challenging conditions....