... continue to apply for mortgages despite high debt servicing costs, highlighting the importance of this financial instrument for the population. Key economic and social factors will be discussed, supported by current analytics and statistics. 1. Inflation Growth and Concerns About Ruble Devaluation One of the most significant reasons for Russians' eagerness to acquire real estate is the fear of ruble devaluation. In the context of inflationary pressure driven by sanctions, changes in global energy markets, and domestic economic challenges, the purchasing power of the ruble is unstable. In October 2024, inflation in Russia stood at 7.5%, creating a risk of significant depreciation of savings. For many, investing in real estate becomes a protective ...

... boost investor confidence in the retail sector. Post-Market: Zoom Video Communications (ZM): Time: 00:05 GMT Expected Revenue Growth: 2.0% Insight: Zoom's earnings are indicative of the technology sector's health, especially in the post-pandemic era. Strong ... ... sector, Agilent's performance can impact investor sentiment in the healthcare and biotech industries. Impact on U.S. and European Markets Currency Markets: The Ifo Business Climate Index may influence the euro's strength. A robust reading could lead to euro ...

... time, the Chinese government has decided to reduce the Value Added Tax rate. Additionally, legislative bodies intend to revise their budget policy. Currently, these are priority tasks set by the government. Such an approach has positively impacted the markets. Furthermore, GDP growth is expected to be influenced by dialogue between China and the USA. Entrepreneurs have already factored this data into the value of securities. Any changes in the market will immediately affect it. If the implementation of programs for improving ...

We discuss whether the rise in gasoline prices will halt after the export ban is introduced. We analyze the possible consequences for the domestic market. Retail gasoline prices have accelerated their growth. According to Rosstat, from July 8 to July 14, the prices for AI-92 and AI-95 increased by 24 and 25 kopecks, respectively. Over the week, prices rose by 0.4 percent, significantly outpacing the inflation growth rate during the same period, which ...

... effectively devalued. Second, high inflation creates economic uncertainty: businesses cannot accurately plan investments and expenses, raising the risk of project losses. The central bank must increase the key interest rate to "cool down" the market, making loans more expensive and slowing economic growth. Furthermore, during rapid devaluation of money, people tend to spend or invest their funds more quickly, which can lead to an overheating economy and new cycles of price increases. In turn, accelerating inflation affects competitiveness: prices ...