... unchanged, focus will shift to the regulator's rhetoric – hints at future steps could significantly impact the U.S. market . On the corporate front, a torrent of reports from market leaders is expected after market close: their results and management forecasts will be scrutinized. Signals from Microsoft and Meta regarding demand dynamics in technology and advertising will particularly influence stocks across the sector. Thursday, July 31, 2025 Major Economic Events: 03:00 (China): Official Manufacturing PMI index NBS for July. The status of China's manufacturing sector is crucial for global commodity markets and Asian currencies. 07:00 (Japan): Bank of Japan rate decision and monetary ...

... 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 Index 49.0 – 46.2 New Orders Index 52.3 – 50.4 Prices Index 65.1 – 60.9 Note: Values above 50 denote expansion, while ...

... growth, it will confirm the recovery of the auto sector and the success of its electrification strategy. Weak results or cautious forecasts may heighten fears of market saturation and margin pressures. Eni S.p.A. – an Italian oil and gas giant releasing ... ... analyze Eni's oil and gas production volumes, as well as profitability metrics in exploration, production, and refining. In Q2 2025, Brent oil prices were stable within the range of $70–80 per barrel (lower than the previous year's level), so a decrease ...

... commodity markets and the actions of the Central Bank, which may influence long-term exchange rate prospects. The ruble began 2025 with an unexpected strengthening, for the first time in several months bringing the dollar exchange rate below the 98 rubles ... ... currency following the New Year holidays, stable foreign trade activity, and a rise in optimism amid geopolitical events. However, forecasts are divided. Some analysts suggest that the ruble will continue to strengthen, reaching 93 rubles per dollar. Others ...

... provided with electricity, largely thanks to record outputs from RES. Coal Sector: High Demand and Stable Prices Coal continues to play a significant role in the energy balance of many countries, despite the world's focus on decarbonization. According to forecasts from the International Energy Agency, global coal consumption in 2025 will remain near historical highs and could set a new record. Global production is expected to reach ~9.2 billion tons this year – largely driven by increased coal use in Asia. In countries like India and much of Southeast Asia, coal generation ...