... characterizing the situation in the telecom and media industries. Mining company **AngloGold Ashanti** (South Africa) will present results reflecting profits from high gold prices. Thus, the global corporate earnings picture on August 1 encompasses multiple industries and regions, providing investors with extensive insights into the world economy. Russian Market: Focus on External Signals For the Russian stock market, the beginning of August does not bring significant internal drivers — no major quarterly earnings reports from Russian companies are scheduled for August 1. Therefore, investors ...

... in the IT sector, and strengthening Kyrgyzstan's image as a progressive economy. Thus, the partnership with Binance is not just about technology; it's also about new investments, knowledge, and the country's positions on the international stage. The Russian Market and Investors: New Opportunities and Geopolitical Nuances For the Russian market and investors, the agreement between Kyrgyzstan and Binance holds particular interest, considering the close economic and political ties between the two countries....

... the Russian coal industry will benefit RZD’s position in discussions with regulators, while oil producers will have stronger positions with regulators compared to coal producers. The reason is simple: the oil and, to some extent, the oil refining industries contribute more to the Russian budget, particularly in terms of mineral extraction taxes (NDP) on oil, as well as to regional budgets, than the coal industry. This budgetary factor is very important in administrative bargaining. Because coal producers contribute much ...

... significant capitalization growth. Possible issuers could include large private banks and leasing companies, as well as national pension funds (NPFs) and asset management firms offering investment products and seeking to expand capital. Infrastructure and Industrial Companies. This category includes transportation companies (e.g., Russian Railways, airports, seaports), energy, and gas transport networks, as well as the extractive industry. Parts of the infrastructure may be privatized or transferred to public companies. Agricultural sector enterprises (even though several large ...

... higher than the historical norm, although significantly lower than the peaks of the crisis period. Overall, the record high levels of storage reduce the likelihood of sharp price fluctuations this winter, which is positively perceived by investors and industrial gas consumers. Meanwhile, market participants are closely monitoring the EU's further steps to enhance energy security—including the introduction of new target levels for storage and potential restrictions on Russian gas imports currently under political discussion. Russian Fuel Market: Stabilization Measures and Price Reactions The internal market for petroleum products in Russia is experiencing a tense situation this summer, associated with the rapid rise ...