... Bank's future actions: if inflation continues to slow, the regulator may continue its easing cycle to support economic activity. Corporate reports from Russian companies reflect the challenging situation in the economy in the wake of the previous tight monetary ... ... one of Russia's largest metallurgical holdings, PAO Severstal, reported a sharp decline in financial results. Severstal's net profit in Q2 fell by 55% year-on-year (to ~15.7 billion rubles) due to several factors. The company blames the deteriorating conditions ...

... investors to avoid double taxation on their income. Investment agreements with the government. Such agreements may provide for individual tax incentives for major investors. Tax incentives are an effective way to reduce the tax burden and enhance the profitability of business or investments. In Russia, numerous incentives exist for various categories of entrepreneurs and investors. For example, Open Oil Market , as a Skolkovo resident, benefits from significant advantages, including exemption from corporate income tax and reduced insurance premiums, enabling efficient business development and competition in the market.

... some companies is encouraging, however, the existence of weak links (e.g., chips or automotive) serves as a reminder of risks. As autumn approaches, markets will increasingly focus on prospects for monetary policy easing by central banks and whether corporate profits can justify current high stock valuations.

... or the tone of Andrew Bailey's remarks could significantly shift the pound's trajectory and European stocks. Concurrently, the implementation of American tariffs increases market nervousness: participants will be weighing how new tariffs might impact corporate profits and global trade. On the corporate front, a wide range of earnings reports will set the tone: Siemens and Toyota's results will reflect the state of industry and automotive sectors, while Gilead and ConocoPhillips' reports will indicate the "health" ...

... analysts’ forecasts. The company notes high demand for insurance brokerage and consulting services: despite market volatility, corporate clients continue investing in risk management. An additional growth factor was high interest rates, allowing Aon to ... ... cable TV subscribers (“cutting the cord”). Nonetheless, the pace of growth in internet connections has slowed, and quarterly profit barely met market expectations. Investors reacted to the report with caution: results confirm that the traditional cable ...