... ongoing corporate earnings season continues in the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Russia, with results from some of the largest publicly traded companies included in the S&P 500, Euro Stoxx 50, Nikkei 225, and the Moscow Exchange index, providing insights into the ... ... generation company (part of the Gazprom group) is expected to reveal its financial results for the first half of 2025 according to international financial reporting standards (IFRS) on August 6. Investors will assess OGK-2's results as an indicator of the state ...

... remains solidly in expansion territory. In effect, service providers are still increasing their output, but perhaps at a more measured rate. Some moderation in activity could reflect a degree of caution among businesses facing lingering headwinds such as international trade tensions or higher operating costs. Nevertheless, a reading in the mid-50s is historically consistent with healthy growth, underscoring that the sector’s momentum has not been derailed. The Employment Index in April improved to 49.0 compared to ...

... their own startup ecosystem dynamics. Limited access to Western capital and sanctions barriers are holding back the inflow of investment, but government agencies and local businesses are looking for new ways to support innovation. At the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF-2025), a special "Innovation Territory" was organized for the first time, where startups in which the Roscongress Foundation invested together with private co-investors are being showcased. This step demonstrates ...

... neighboring countries, steps are being taken to develop their own startup ecosystems with an eye on global trends. The state and businesses are launching new funds and support programs to stimulate technological projects in the region. At the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum 2025, the PSB Bank venture fund was announced with partners (volume ~12 billion rubles) to finance dual-purpose projects (drones, AI, robotics, etc.). A state fund, Qazaqstan Venture Group, valued at $1 billion, has been established ...

... reaching 54,486 rubles per ton, while AI-95 rose by 29%, to 72,712 rubles per ton, according to data from the St. Petersburg International Mercantile Exchange (SPbMTSB). Gasoline prices have been rising almost continuously since June, only correcting ... ... comfortable level, experts from Petromarket calculated for RBC. "Margins depend heavily on the prices at which the products are traded on the domestic market. If there had been an export ban on gasoline and diesel in July, domestic prices would have been ...