... resuming recruitment, albeit tentatively. This partial rebound suggests that while companies remain careful about payroll expansion amid economic uncertainties and rising wage costs, the worst of the service-sector job pullback might be over for now. Any return of the employment index to above 50 in coming months would signal net job growth in services – a development that would further bolster confidence in the economic outlook. Price Pressures Highlight Inflation Risk One of the most striking aspects ...

... trigger for the price increase was the Finance Ministry's attempt to "halve" the damper, after which oil producers, in order to compensate for losses, raised exchange prices, which prompted the regulator to impose a temporary export ban and return to previous rules. This year, the crisis is linked to the risk of fuel shortages and the long-term impact of sanctions, which was not as noticeable in 2022-2023: due to restrictions on equipment supplies for refineries, oil producers have no ability ...

... after the rally has allowed the market to cool down, and such a breather typically precedes the next growth phase. If the global economy continues to signal positively — slowing inflation, softer central bank rhetoric — investors may more actively return to risk assets, including cryptocurrencies. Industry events will also play a role. The potential removal of uncertainty surrounding XRP, the launch of the first ETFs on major altcoins (Solana, XRP, etc.), and the long-awaited approval of spot Bitcoin ...

... Dividend policy: Lenta maintains stable dividend payments, which makes its shares attractive to investors looking for regular income. In 2023, the dividend yield was 6%, which is in line with the average in the retail sector. The company strives to return a significant portion of profits to shareholders, which ensures their long-term interest. Financial stability: Stable cash flows and effective cost management allow the company to maintain a competitive position even in conditions of market volatility....

... established that retail sales of XRP on exchanges did not violate the law, while transactions with institutional investors were deemed unregistered securities offerings. In May 2025, both parties agreed to settle the dispute: Ripple would pay a fine, return a significant portion of seized funds, and resume free trading of XRP, while appeals would be withdrawn. This resolution alleviates some uncertainty; however, many analysts note that the legal status of XRP still hinges on final court approval ...