Russia has taken a step toward European gas buyers by proposing a new payment scheme for gas. This scheme will allow Europeans to bypass US sanctions, which, since December 20, could effectively halt Gazprom's gas supplies to the EU both through Ukraine and via the "Turkish Stream." What is the clever scheme Russia is offering? A comment for the newspaper "Vzglyad. Russia ...

... generating waves of expectation in the stock market. In this article, we will closely examine how the reports from Meta and Microsoft may influence the broader economic context, including the dynamics of U.S. GDP and decisions from the Federal Reserve. Join us for analysis and forecasts for the near future. Key Economic Events and Company Reports: An Investor Overview for July 30, 2025 Wednesday, July 30, 2025, promises to be a busy day for the investment community. Investors from the CIS countries will ...

... producers. However, it comes with the risk of further escalation and increased costs for all parties involved. Diversifying Export Markets: Strengthening ties with emerging markets like India, Latin America, and Africa could help offset losses from the US and Chinese markets. This would create new business opportunities and reduce reliance on the two largest economies. Boosting Domestic Demand: To counter the downturn, the EU could invest in projects that stimulate domestic demand, such as infrastructure, innovation, and sustainable development. This would help maintain growth and offset export declines. ...

... Federal Reserve is not expected until September, markets are already revising their forecasts concerning monetary policy. Weak US labor market data for July has bolstered confidence that the Fed may opt for a rate cut at its upcoming meeting. During its ... ... more hawkish tone dampens interest in riskier assets, while signals of easing support equity markets, particularly in emerging economies. Consequently, in the CIS countries, decisions and forecasts from the Fed are closely watched by investors, who consider ...

... sell-offs at reached highs — Bitcoin's surge to ~$114,000 made this mark a psychological level where some large holders ("whales") exited their positions. An additional external factor was macroeconomic news: reports of new trade tariffs in the US increased global aversion to risk assets, which temporarily impacted cryptocurrencies as well. Nevertheless, by the weekend, the market stabilized. Daily volatility of Bitcoin and Ethereum noticeably decreased, and quotes moved within narrow ranges....