... financial market experts anticipate that this measure will stimulate lending growth, improve the mortgage market, and negatively impact inflation in Russia. What are the implications of this rate cut for Russia's GDP and the Central Bank's forecasts for 2025? In this article, we will examine how this decision will affect economic stabilization, as well as analyze current macroeconomic indicators and future steps of the Central Bank in the context of global volatility. The Central Bank Lowers Rate to ...

... that inflation pressures remain alive. This aspect of the report has kept the Federal Reserve (Fed) and its peers vigilant, tempering market euphoria with the reminder that monetary policy may need to stay tight for longer. Key ISM Indicators for April 2025 Below are the key indicators from the April ISM report for the US services (non-manufacturing) sector: Indicator April 2025 Forecast Previous (Mar 2025) ISM Services PMI 51.6 50.2 50.8 Business Activity Index 53.7 – 55.9 Employment ...

... UAE, Kuwait) are also exceeding quotas, while some participants (e.g., Nigeria) remain below their limits. From April to July 2025, the total OPEC+ quota increased by 411,000 barrels per day each month, with a one-time increase of another 548,000 barrels ... ... indicating resilient demand and preventing a sharp drop in prices. At the same time, expectations of monetary policy easing in major economies fuel investor interest in commodity assets, including oil. As a result, by the end of the week, the oil market is in ...

... largest consumer of coal—China—is likely to maintain its burning levels at that of last year or slightly reduce them in 2025 (a decline of less than 1% is expected compared to 2024). Meanwhile, European countries, having filled their gas storages ... ... the EU energy system is once again declining. However, coal remains an important energy source for several Eastern European economies—such as Poland, the Czech Republic, and Greece—where its share in generation is still significant. In recent months,...

... significant profits through a strategic sale. Global Expansion of Venture Capital: New Markets and Regions The venture boom of 2025 is acquiring genuinely global proportions, reaching markets that were recently on the periphery of the tech scene. Countries ... ... an increasing number of regional projects are receiving financing. Gulf States are launching mega-projects to diversify their economies through high technologies, while local venture funds are acting as leading investors both in the domestic market and ...