... noticeably slows, it will signal an approaching peak in rates, favoring equities and bonds but potentially weakening the GBP. 12:00 (Eurozone) - Consumer Price Index (July, Final Data): Eurostat will publish the final data on inflation in the monetary union for July. Preliminary CPI estimates may have been revised; investors will look to see if the trend of slowing price growth is confirmed. Inflation exceeding expectations will reinforce the hawkish stance of the European Central Bank, driving markets to price in the likelihood of further ECB rate hikes, which could strengthen the euro but cool European equity indices. Conversely, if price growth is below forecasts, this would provide relief for the ECB: a pause ...

On August 28, 2025, significant events in the world of economics were marked, which could impact global financial markets. The European Union has implemented new sanctions aimed at developing the economic situation, while preliminary GDP data for the second quarter of 2025 is being published in the United States. These and other economic news from August 28, 2025, will form the basis ...

Exploring the Threats Posed to Russia by the New, Most Severe EU Sanctions. Analyzing Possible Consequences for the Economy, Energy Sector, and International Relations. The European Union has adopted its 18th sanctions package against Russia, which includes a series of measures targeting the Russian oil and gas sector. "The EU has just approved one of the most stringent packages of sanctions to date against Russia," stated ...

... year. Simultaneously, key macroeconomic data is coming to the forefront, focusing on inflation indicators in Europe, the USA, and Russia, fresh GDP estimates, and business activity indices. Market attention is also drawn to geopolitical events. In the European Union, new sanctions against Russia are being discussed at the ministerial level, while the USA signals potential tightening of trade measures against partners, adding to the uncertainty. Investors will need to assess the cumulative impact of these factors ...

... Traditional Energy The global transition to low-carbon energy is maintaining its pace. Several countries are reporting record levels of electricity generation from renewable sources (RES). By the end of 2024, total generation from solar and wind plants in the European Union surpassed that from coal and gas-fired power plants for the first time. This trend continues in 2025: the commissioning of new capacities is increasing the share of “green” energy in the energy balance while coal usage is gradually declining ...