... proves incomplete, it could return tension to the markets. Asia: Slowdown in China and Political Uncertainty in Japan The Asia-Pacific markets exhibited mixed dynamics by the end of the week amid local risks and global trends. Focus is on the pace of economic growth in China, which has noticeably slowed down. According to official data, China's GDP growth in Q2 was around 5.2% year-on-year, slowing after a higher start to the year. Key reasons include cautious behavior from Chinese consumers and weak external demand....

... actions. Temporary disruptions in the export of Black Sea oil (including suspensions of shipments of Azeri BTC in the Turkish port of Ceyhan), which have restricted supply in the market, are also providing additional support. On the other hand, the growth potential for oil prices is limited by signs of slowing global economic activity. Mixed macroeconomic data from the US and China lead to forecasts of moderate demand for energy carriers in the second half of the year. Many investment banks maintain a cautious forecast for Brent at year-end—around $60 per barrel—expecting that risk of weak demand will again come to the ...

... economy in Asia. Continued easing measures from Beijing and a recovery in domestic demand could push PMI higher. Any surprises in China's PMI (such as a move into the growth zone) will affect commodity markets and currencies of emerging countries. Eurozone – Unemployment Rate (12:00 MSK): The ... ... mark of ~6.3%, which is close to multi-year lows (it was 6.3% in May). The European labor market remains resilient even amid economic slowdown, supporting consumption. If unemployment unexpectedly falls, it will bolster expectations regarding the Eurozone's ...

Midweek brings crucial economic updates, with inflation data from the U.S., UK, and Russia taking center stage.... ... Eurozone will provide insights into the region’s manufacturing strength, while in Asia, China’s trade balance figures offer a pulse on global demand. Additionally, the EIA’s... ... European equities and the euro. A strong industrial sector boosts confidence in economic growth, while high inflation may signal monetary tightening ahead.

... markets like Russia driven by heightened Fed rate hike expectations. 2. PMI Indices (04:45 MSK): Positive PMI readings from China (services) indicate rising economic activity which can bolster demand for Russian export commodities like oil. Conversely, weak PMI figures may signal declining ... ... Russian exports negatively. 3. Russian PMI Indices (09:00 MSK): These indices reflect conditions within Russia's services sector—growth above 50 indicates expansion supporting investment climate while declines below suggest contraction potentially weakening ...