... 23.7% in October 2024). Risks: OFZ carry virtually no risk (government guarantee), while corporate bonds involve credit risk (default). Bond prices fluctuate; as the key rate rises, their market value typically decreases. Liquidity: OFZ are actively traded on the exchange and can be easily bought and sold. Corporate bonds are less liquid, especially those issued by smaller entities. Taxation: Coupon income and gains from the sale of bonds are subject to PIT at a rate of 13%. Mutual Funds and Exchange-Traded ...

Cryptocurrency exchange FTX announced the completion of its Series B funding round on the evening of July 20, raising $900 million. According to The Block, this represents the largest funding round ever completed by a company in the crypto industry. On Tuesday, July 20, the cryptocurrency market experienced a weak day, with Bitcoin's price falling below the $30,000 mark for the first time since mid-June. However, this day proved to be historic for the crypto industry due to record investments. Crypto...

... level – could also be impacted. Market Response: Closure of Services and Payment Blockages The new rules have already prompted an immediate response from participants in the gaming market. Russia's largest digital goods exchange, FunPay , where users traded gaming items, currency, and accounts, announced the closure of sections related to account transfers. According to FunPay representatives, consultations with legal services and banks indicated that with the law's implementation, such operations ...

... U.S. (core ~3.3% y/y in June) provides the regulator with additional room to maneuver. Expectations for a more dovish Fed are now dominant – investors are convinced that the fight against inflation will soon give way to economic stimulus. Europe: Trade Compromise with the U.S. and Economic Slowdown European stock indices ended the week with moderate gains. The pan-European STOXX 600 rose around 0.5%, recovering from external risk declines. The main news was the agreement between Washington and ...

... any statements from OPEC+ regarding demand and production outlooks could influence oil price forecasts. For investors from oil-producing CIS countries, oil price dynamics are crucial as they impact the revenues of energy companies, the state of the trade balance, and budget revenues. U.S. Fed Policy: Market Expectations Although the U.S. Federal Reserve's decision will be announced later in the week, global markets are already pricing in relevant expectations on Monday. Currently, the consensus ...