... 2025–2026 will increase by only ~2.2–2.3% per year, improving to around 2.8–2.9% by 2028. In other words, wage growth in Russia is outpacing productivity by nearly a factor of two. This gap poses risks for inflation and business performance: if companies have to pay employees significantly more without commensurate output gains, their costs rise and competitiveness can suffer. To maintain profitability, firms will need to either raise prices (further fueling inflation) or invest heavily in efficiency improvements. Many enterprises will likely channel resources into automation and worker training so that output catches up with the higher labor costs. In the short run, however, corporate profits could ...

... after. Expectations for the imminent appearance of exchange-traded funds on XRP, Solana, and even some meme cryptocurrencies fuel forecasts for a new "altseason" in the coming months. Regulation: Global Initiatives and Industry Support The ... ... the issuance of crypto assets, the operation of crypto exchanges, and wallet providers across all EU countries. This allows companies to operate legally in the European market and obtain standardized licenses. In Asia, financial hubs such as Hong Kong ...

... price briefly surged to nearly $118,000 before retracting to current levels. The significant growth of Bitcoin in 2025 has been fueled by fundamental factors. In the spring, the Bitcoin halving occurred, limiting the supply of new coins. Simultaneously, ... ... strong. Regulatory Initiatives Worldwide Cryptocurrency regulation continues to evolve, creating clearer rules for investors and companies. Important steps are being taken to integrate digital assets into the legal framework in various countries: U.S.: The ...

... assets: the absence of negative surprises and hints at an impending easing of the monetary policy from leading central banks are fueling appetite for cryptocurrencies. Additionally, positive shifts in regulatory frameworks in the US, Europe, and Asia are ... ... rapid ascent. Many analysts attribute the market's resilience to the increasing share of institutional capital: large funds and companies continue to expand their presence in cryptocurrencies, thereby smoothing price fluctuations. The overall news backdrop ...

... are awaiting the August WASDE report. On the corporate side, a dense pool of reports from technology, biotech, and consumer companies in the U.S. is expected, alongside releases in Asia and on MOEX. Investors must evaluate the data in context: U.S. inflation ... ... demand or export quotas may shift market balance. STEO from EIA — short-term forecasts for U.S. oil/condensate production, fuel consumption, and price scenarios. API — preliminary weekly estimate of commercial oil/gasoline/distillate inventories, ...