... policy course will be maintained. In the CIS markets, the key topic remains the recent sharp rate cut by the Bank of Russia and its implications for the ruble and local assets. Below is a detailed overview of key economic and financial news for July 27, 2025, prepared in a business style for investors. US Markets: Record Rally and Fed Decision Expectations The American stock market continues to show impressive growth. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq indices set new historical highs daily over the past week – a rare “perfect week” when records were fixed every trading day. At the end of Friday’s session, the S&P 500 gained ...

... Open Window of Opportunities The initial public offering market has confidently revived after a long hiatus, once again providing startups with chances for successful exits. As of the end of July, approximately 200 IPOs have been conducted on the U.S. stock market since the beginning of 2025—about 80% more than in the same period last year. Successful debuts from several tech companies inspire entrepreneurs and investors alike. For instance, the IPOs of fintech giant Circle (operator of the USDC stablecoin) and the neobank Chime ...

... for summer month imports. Preliminary estimates suggest that this trend persisted close to maximum levels in July. Due to high stock levels and diversified supplies, gas prices in Europe this summer have remained relatively stable. Prices at the largest ... ... consumer-friendly range (although still above the pre-crisis average). According to the IEA , average wholesale gas prices in Europe for 2025–2026 are expected to remain above $400 per 1,000 cubic meters due to structural market changes—higher than historical norms but significantly lower than the extremes observed during the energy crisis. Record-high ...

... some OFZ with floating coupons (OFZ-PC) are tied to the RUONIA rate, which reduces market volatility when the key rate rises. Conclusion: OFZ offer fixed yields of approximately... ... companies currently offer coupons of 22–25%, and experts expect reductions to 22–23% in 2025 (if the key rate remains stable). There are also riskier issues with coupons ranging... ... 15–20%, diversifying investments across different issuers to reduce default risk. Stocks and Investment Funds Russian Stocks. Stocks ("risky assets") can generate...

... Cisco and Deere promise to capture the interest of traders and analysts, providing an opportunity to assess their current financial condition and future forecasts. Don’t miss the key events of this day that could impact investment strategies and the stock market as a whole! Key Economic Events and Corporate Reports for August 11, 2025: Russia's Trade Balance, Deflation in China, Reports from Cisco, Deere, JD.com, Barrick Gold, Applied Materials, AMC, and Sberbank. Analysis and Expectations for Investors. Monday kicks off a new week in the financial markets with several significant ...