..., today is significant for investors in the commodity market in terms of assessing the balance of supply and demand: geopolitical news and rig statistics collectively inform the outlook for oil prices. Macroeconomic Statistics: Focus on the Canadian Labor Market **Economic data today is modest**, but attention should be paid to the labor market report in Canada. On Friday at 15:30 Moscow time, employment figures for Canada for July will be released. Analysts expect moderate growth in the number of employed ...

... decision and monetary policy report. The BoE is likely to continue its fight against inflation—its decision and rhetoric will affect pound dynamics and sentiment in European markets. 15:30 (USA): Initial Jobless Claims (week ending August 2). Weekly labor market indicator; persistently low claims will confirm employment strength, while a rise may signal an initial cooling of the labor market. 16:15 (UK): Press conference by Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey. Bailey's comments regarding the economy ...

... in May (driven by large aircraft contracts), orders excluding transportation rose by 0.2% month-over-month, indicating solid business investments. Additionally, the number of initial unemployment claims fell to a three-month low, reflecting a healthy labor market. Investors are positively assessing progress in external trade and easing inflationary pressures. The conclusion of a trade deal with Japan and the anticipated US–EU agreement on tariffs alleviate some geopolitical uncertainty, supporting the ...

... 500 gained about 0.1%, while the Nasdaq rose by 0.2%, and on Friday, both indices remained close to these levels. The rally is supported by robust Q2 earnings reports and signs of economic resilience. Fresh data showed that consumer spending and the labor market remain strong: for example, durable goods orders dropped sharply by 9.3% in June after a surge in May, but excluding transportation, orders actually rose (+0.2% m/m), indicating stable business investment. Furthermore, initial jobless claims fell ...

... the tax environment in the U.S. remains complex and relatively expensive for businesses, which is partially offset by a large market and access to capital. The European Union and specific countries in Europe have improved conditions for startups through ... ... startups (preferential taxation for investments in R&D, loans for small tech businesses, etc.). Moreover, France has streamlined labor laws for young companies (the French Tech regime). The U.K. offers investors in startups attractive tax deductions through ...