... dollar, relying on high interest rates in Russia, which make the ruble attractive for short-term investments. However, factors such as sanctions and international instability may increase pressure on the ruble. Independent analysts suggest the exchange rate in the range of 98-100 rubles per dollar if demand for Russian export goods decreases and sanctions are strengthened. In such a scenario, the ruble will come under additional pressure. Key factors affecting the ruble to dollar exchange rate: Oil prices: Since Russia is a major energy exporter, lower oil prices or lower demand ...

... indicate economic growth, influencing demand for European goods and services. 22:00 GMT: USA – FOMC Meeting Minutes Release The minutes from the Federal Reserve's meeting contain information about plans to change interest rates. If the Fed plans to raise rates, it could strengthen the dollar and lower oil prices, impacting European exporters and global markets. 00:30 GMT (November 28): USA – API Weekly Crude Oil Stock Report Changes in oil inventories can affect global oil prices. A decrease in inventories usually leads to higher prices, which is important for energy markets in both Europe and the U.S. ECB Representative Speech: McCaul Statements from a European Central Bank representative may contain hints about monetary policy,...

... remains – negotiations between the U.S. and China as well as other partners are ongoing, and European businesses are still accounting for the possibility of new barriers in the future. The eurozone economy stagnated in Q2 (~+0.1% q/q), and inflation decreased to ~3% (core ~3.5%). The European Central Bank maintained its rate on July 24 and indicated that the tightening cycle may soon conclude. The ECB's softened rhetoric has led to a slight dip in bond yields and a strengthening of the euro. The DAX, CAC40, and FTSE100 indices gained slightly over the week – the easing ...

... consumer spending and travel: cross-border transactions and associated income from fees have been growing steadily at double-digit rates. Investors will compare Mastercard's results with recent data from Visa: their competitor is also seeing business growth,... ... one-time income), with revenues projected around ~$11.3 billion, indicating a decline of ~3-5% year-on-year. The reason is the decrease in sales of the key oncology drug Revlimid (which faces generic competition) and certain other products. However, the ...

... the burden on businesses and households. In response, authorities have announced support measures: targeted subsidies will be introduced for low-income populations to mitigate the effects of tariff increases. Regulators have also emphasized that the rate of tariff growth will decrease in the coming years (for instance, around +9% in July 2026). For investors in the electricity sector, tariff increases indicate potential revenue growth for power supply and generation companies, although the government carefully monitors to ...