... thereafter, at 15:30 MSK, investors will learn the preliminary GDP estimate for the US for Q2 – a growth of approximately 2.4% year-on-year is anticipated. A confident GDP figure will amplify optimism in the market, while weak numbers could heighten recession fears. The culmination of the day will be the Federal Reserve's meeting: the decision will be announced at 21:00 MSK. The regulator is expected to keep the base rate unchanged (in the current range of ~5.25–5.5%), despite political pressure ...

... demonstrated record revenue from interest on reserve assets, positively impacting its capital and resilience to market shocks. Global Financial Trends. The global economy in 2025 stands at a crossroads: on one hand, risks of slowing growth and even local recessions in some nations remain from previous tightening of monetary policy; on the other, signs of gradual stabilization and recovery are emerging. Currency exchange rates and price trends paint a mixed picture: the US dollar has strengthened in previous ...