... Recently, the Russian business community has been actively discussing a significant proposal — granting the government the authority to influence the country's monetary policy. This change implies amendments to Federal Law 86-FZ "On the Central Bank of the Russian Federation," with the central thesis being the necessity of coordinating the Central Bank's strategic decisions with government authorities. In light of the high key interest rate, which has reached 21%, this proposal has particular importance ...

... of the day include the escalation of US trade wars with major partners, preparations for negotiations between Washington and Moscow in Alaska instead of new sanctions, and the softening stance of leading central banks (the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of England). Additionally, attention is directed toward alarming signals of deflation in China and epidemiological risks, as well as the outcomes of corporate reports from several major companies. Russian investors are closely monitoring domestic events: financial reports from local companies and the dividend situation. US and Russia: A Meeting Instead of Sanctions The sanctions ultimatum is postponed in favor of negotiations: At the last moment,...

On July 26, 2025, a significant date for economic news in Russia and worldwide was marked. The Central Bank of the Russian Federation (CBRF) decided to lower the key interest rate, which had a considerable impact on the development of financial markets. Concurrently, stock indices on Wall Street demonstrated confident growth, reflecting positive investor expectations....

... imposed blocking sanctions on Gazprombank. European buyers of Gazprom's gas are required to pay in rubles through this bank. If European businesses fail to negotiate exceptions with the U.S. by December 20—the deadline for ceasing operations with the bank—this will halt Russian gas deliveries. In 2022, a presidential decree shifted payment for Russian gas from "unfriendly" countries to rubles. Payments can only occur through one scheme: European buyers transfer funds in euros or dollars to Gazprombank, which ...

... deceleration in the decline of the industrial sector. The rise in the composite PMI (to 49.8) and the services indicator suggests a revival of the business cycle, though the overall picture remains cautious. Considering inflation above 10% and the Central Bank of Russia's key rate (21%), the current PMI data corresponds to market expectations. Stable PMI readings may support the Russian stock market and interest in risky assets; however, inflationary risks prescribe caution in investment strategies. Services Sector The services sector displayed only moderate expansion in April. The PMI index held steady at 50.1, indicating very ...