... possibility of further depreciation. Emerging market currencies had a less fortunate week. Amid dollar strengthening and declining interest rates within certain countries, some EM currencies depreciated. The Russian ruble faced moderate pressure following the Central Bank of Russia's decision to cut rates. The official dollar exchange rate set by the Bank of Russia for the weekend rose to approximately 79.5 ₽ (up from ~78.9 ₽ the previous week). The decline in yields on ruble-denominated assets made them less attractive; ...

The global financial system is facing a sea change as foreign central banks actively reduce their holdings of dollar assets. The reasons for de-dollarization are geopolitical events, such as Russia’s reserve freeze in 2022, and growing mistrust of the dollar as a reserve currency. What does this mean for the global economy, currency markets, and investors? Find out how central banks are rethinking their strategies and where this will lead....

.... Impact on Russia G20 Summit: Discussions on energy security could directly impact Russia’s interests as a major oil and gas exporter. Positive outcomes from the G20... ... immediately impact the ruble and Russian stocks, especially in the energy sector. Follow Central Bank Speeches: Pay attention to statements from Fed and ECB representatives. Key signals... ..., completing his plan to sell 25 million shares, originally scheduled until the end of 2025. Since early November, he has sold a total of $2.7 billion in Amazon stock....

... and Corporate Earnings – Tuesday, July 22, 2025 Brief Introduction and Highlights of the Day Tuesday, July 22, 2025, is set to be a bustling day for financial markets... ... wave of corporate results for the second quarter. The spotlight is on signals from central banks and statistics that could affect the stock market, as well as reports from major... ..., so there are no significant releases scheduled for July 22. However, investors in Russia are paying attention to corporate news that may emerge later in the week: Financial...

... This is an important signal for the economy and investors. Find out what is behind this increase, how it affects economic activity, inflation and the ruble exchange rate, and what opportunities are opening up for investors. Growth of Money Supply in Russia by 19.2%: What Does This Mean for Investors? According to the Central Bank of the Russian Federation, the money supply in national definitions has increased by 19.2% in 2024. This significant increase has captured the attention of both economists and investors, as the money supply is one of the key indicators of an economy's ...