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Economic News August 2, 2025 — US Labor Market, Trade Truce, Amazon and Samsung Reports

... between several major countries, promising new growth opportunities. Moreover, Amazon's most recent report has become the subject of intense discussion among analysts, with... ... interest rates: the Federal Reserve paused its tightening policy, while the Central Bank of Russia is evaluating further steps following a recent rate cut. Below is a detailed... ... stocks remain overall in positive territory for the month, but volatility has increased. Sectors sensitive to the economic cycle (such as industrials and commodities) have come...

M&A Market Activity in Russia at Three-Year Low

... effectively blocking most transactions involving foreign capital. Secondly, high financing costs diminish project attractiveness: the Bank of Russia's key rate has been raised to 21%, making loans expensive. Thirdly, the uncertainty in the economic situation (geopolitical risks,... ... a decisive role at this time: any discrepancies in financial indicators can lead to deal cancellations or changes in terms. Sectors with Noticeable Decline The M&A crisis has not affected all industries equally. The most significant reduction in activity ...

The Ministry of Economic Development and the Central Bank of Russia are joining efforts to optimize investments of natural monopolies

The Ministry of Economic Development and the Central Bank of Russia have agreed to conduct a joint analysis and optimization of investment ... ... monopolies. These measures are aimed at increasing the efficiency of using funds in key sectors of the economy, such as energy, transport and communications. In this article... ... monopolies for their effectiveness and compliance with the strategic goals of the country's development. Development of recommendations: Formulate proposals for program optimization...

Potential Lifting of Financial Sanctions on Russia After Trump’s Victory

... cooperation and new project developments. If sanctions are indeed lifted or relaxed, this would present major opportunities for banks in Europe and the U.S., as Russia remains an attractive market for long-term investments. Investor Interest For global investors, this change could ... ... investments and strengthening of the Russian ruble. Prospects for the Russian Market Strengthening the Ruble and the Financial Sector If sanctions are relaxed, the ruble is likely to strengthen due to increased investment inflows and a resumption of international ...

Central Bank Lowers Rate to 18% — Beginning of Monetary Policy Easing

The Central Bank of Russia has made a significant decision by lowering the key interest rate to ... ... 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... ... growth had significantly decelerated, and there were risks of a downturn in several sectors. The decision to ease policy coincided with the consensus forecast of analysts...