... Information about the economy (national and global) is collected by government agencies and international organizations. Key macro indicators - GDP, price indices (inflation, CPI), central bank rates, unemployment rate, industrial production volume, trade balance, exchange rates, etc. - are published regularly (monthly, quarterly). The sources are websites of the ministries of economy and finance, central banks, statistical services (for example, Rosstat, the US Bureau of Economic Analysis, the Federal ...

... the fall, which is already becoming apparent in wholesale markets. Furthermore, geopolitical tensions — the threat of new trade barriers (such as the aforementioned U.S. tariffs) — intensify concerns about global economic growth. Some financial institutions ... ... supply restrictions if necessary. OPEC+ Maintains Cautious Production Increases The countries of the OPEC+ agreement continue to balance the market, gradually returning production to pre-crisis levels. In August, the deal stipulates that eight key countries ...

... stable ruble create conditions for a gradual recovery in business activity in the second half of the year. Commodity Markets: Oil Balances, Gold Returns in Value Commodity markets have established relative equilibrium, although the influence of fundamental ... ... prices are being held in a narrow range, reflecting the struggle between supply and demand forces. The North Sea Brent benchmark traded around $68–69 per barrel by the end of the week—about 1% lower than the levels at the beginning of July. On one hand,...

... volumes in August. The regulator's decision influences the ruble's exchange rate and liquidity. 12:00 (Eurozone): Producer Price Index (PPI) for June. The growth rates of wholesale prices signal potential future consumer inflation in Europe. 15:30 (USA): Trade Balance for June. Data on exports/imports will affect the U.S. GDP assessment, especially in light of changes in trade policy. 16:00 (Brazil): Final S&P Global PMI indices in services and Composite (July). Assessment of business activity in the largest ...

... from Wall Street’s positivity was balanced by local risks and cautious investor sentiments in Asia. Commodity Markets: Oil in Balance, Gold at Its Peak The energy market is characterized by a relative equilibrium in prices. A barrel of Brent oil is maintaining ... ... of the week, Brent quotes were around $69 per barrel, slightly above Monday’s levels. Prices are supported by progress in trade negotiations: expectations of potential deals between the US and its partners have bolstered demand forecasts for oil. Specifically,...