... activity is observed in traditional capital-intensive sectors. For instance, consolidation in the mining and energy sectors has slowed due to sanctions restrictions and increased risk assessments for such projects. A similar situation is seen in the banking sector: regulatory pressure and intensifying competition are reducing the number of mergers between banks. Transactions in industry and construction also slow down: last year, sales of foreign assets primarily occurred in development and engineering, ...

... of expenses of natural monopolies can help reduce inflationary pressure on the economy. Strengthen financial stability: Reducing costs and increasing transparency of the use of funds will strengthen investor confidence and financial stability of the sector. The joint initiative of the Ministry of Economic Development and the Central Bank to analyze and optimize investment programs of natural monopolies is an important step towards increasing the efficiency of using public and private funds in infrastructure projects. This will ensure sustainable development of the Russian economy ...

... After Trump’s Victory: What It Means for Markets and Investors Following Donald Trump's recent election victory, Western financial circles are abuzz with discussions about the possibility of easing or fully lifting sanctions on Russia's financial sector. According to Financial Times, early morning conversations among traders and portfolio managers in Western banks revolve around the potential to resume trading with Russia and freely operate in rubles once again. This potential shift in policy creates significant opportunities for both Russian and global markets. Here, we examine how these developments could ...

... Context The July reduction of the key rate to 18% continues Russia's shift towards a softer monetary policy. The previous reduction occurred a month earlier, in June, when the rate was lowered from a record 21% to 20%. Between 2023 and 2024, the Central Bank sequentially raised the rate from 7.5% to 21% per annum to curb inflation. However, such high borrowing costs began to slow down the economy: by mid-2025, GDP 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 and business demands. High interest rates had raised concerns among entrepreneurs, as expensive loans stifled investment and consumer demand. The business community ...

... significantly declined this year. Overall, the results from this small company will provide an indicator of the health of the telecom sector on the "last mile" in the US. Conclusion: Key Points for Investors Thus, Thursday, July 31, 2025, combines a ... ... market —as they will influence global risk appetite and the currencies of emerging markets. Equally important are central bank decisions: signals of policy easing in South Africa or unexpected remarks from the Bank of Japan could shift market sentiment ...