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Economic News August 2, 2025 — US Labor Market, Trade Truce, Amazon and Samsung Reports
... helped boost sales in North America and beyond, despite the global economic slowdown. Amazon's operating profit significantly exceeded last year's figures, aided by measures to improve efficiency and reduce costs in its retail sector. The company also improved its forecast for the entire 2025 year, expecting continued strong demand amid an expanded product range and further development of cloud services. These news confirm that even amid post-pandemic changes in consumer behavior, Amazon maintains its dominant position and ability to generate substantial cash flow.
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Sanctions have begun to be lifted: what should Russian investors expect?
... indicator of economic stability. Reducing the pressure of sanctions will strengthen the position of the ruble and will also improve Russia's trade balance. A stronger national currency may make Russian assets more attractive to foreign investors, and ... ... to lead to a gradual influx of foreign capital and a decrease in inflation, which will ultimately support domestic demand and production growth.
Risks and uncertainties for investors
While the lifting of sanctions opens up new opportunities, one should ...
Wage Growth in Russia by 2028: Forecast and Investment Strategies
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Productivity, Inflation, and Corporate Profits
The rapid rise in wages begs the question: is it matched by gains in efficiency? Current projections suggest labor productivity will grow much more slowly than wages. According to the Ministry’s forecast, productivity in 2025–2026 will increase by only ~2.2–2.3% per year, improving to around 2.8–2.9% by 2028. In other words, wage growth in Russia is outpacing productivity by nearly a factor of two. This gap poses risks for inflation and business performance: if companies have to pay employees significantly more without ...
Mushroom Coffee: Why More People Are Switching to Chaga Instead of Espresso?
... reduced caffeine content and calming components (such as reishi triterpenes), this drink disrupts sleep cycles less and does not lead to insomnia when consumed in the afternoon. Some people report that after switching to mushroom coffee, their sleep improved, and they felt more rested in the mornings.
Why Has Mushroom Coffee Become a New Trend?
The popularity of mushroom coffee has surged in recent years for several reasons.
First, there is an increasing interest among consumers in functional products and coffee alternatives. Many are searching for ways to gain energy in the morning without overburdening their bodies with caffeine. Mushroom coffee offers a compromise: energy is maintained while the negative effects of traditional coffee are ...
Multi-Sided Platform For Instant Purchases And Sales In Commodity Markets
... same time, there are possibilities of organizing international cooperation.
The development of a multi-sided platform for instant purchases and sales in commodity markets is conceptually and technologically closest to innovative priority 5.2.2.7.3: Improving the efficiency of sales, marketing, and advertising processes, according to the regulations of the Skolkovo Foundation, because it offers a competitive technological product that transforms the market of goods and raw materials, influences on the product value chain, and increases market efficiency.
It is likely that during the implementation or the full functioning of the digital platform, the list of potential business ...