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Economic News August 3, 2025 — Fed Rate Cut, Apple and Meta Reports, Gold Price Increase

... slowdown, but strong reports from tech giants are sustaining interest in risk assets, while some capital is flowing into safe “harbors.” Central bank policy is in the spotlight: the U.S. Federal Reserve has paused and may soon shift to stimulative measures, while the Bank of Russia, after a recent rate cut, is considering further easing. U.S. Markets: Weak Labor Market and Fed Easing Expectations The American stock market finished the week with slight losses following disappointing statistics. ...

How S&P 500's Dependency on China's Economy Affects Stock Returns and Investment Risks

... tightening of restrictions in specific sectors without a complete halt to supplies. For instance, at the beginning of 2025, the U.S. administration introduces new tariffs and restrictions on the export of semiconductors and other high-tech products, and measures against Chinese companies come into effect. In response, Chinese authorities adopt similar measures (for example, temporarily suspending Boeing supplies). In this scenario, the market experiences short-term shocks, but a complete “decoupling” ...

Doubling the Capitalization of the Russian Stock Market by 2030: IPOs of ₽1.28 Trillion Annually

... undermine trust and slow market growth. These challenges require a comprehensive solution. In particular, the special segment for the IPO of technology companies proposed by the president aims to reduce barriers for promising firms. However, broader measures are necessary for the entire market. Market Stimulus Instruments NAUFOR and experts propose several measures that could accelerate market growth and eliminate obstacles: Tax Benefits and Incentives. Introducing preferences for companies going ...

Sergey Tereshkin: Adjusting the damper may lead to an increase in exchange fuel prices.

... happened once in the history of the damping mechanism (since 2019), in 2020, when oil prices collapsed. As for extending the application of the investment surcharge on reverse excise duty for oil until January 1, 2033, Tereshkin believes that this measure will support the industry. The investment surcharge is intended for oil refineries (ORFs) whose production of petroleum products accounts for less than 75% of the volume of primary oil processing but who invest in modernizing the refineries. ...

An expert listed the benefits of reducing fuel excise taxes.

... stop the rise in prices, according to Sergey Tereshkin, CEO of the fuel marketplace "Open Oil Market" (Skolkovo resident), who spoke with RIA Novosti. The Ministry of Energy and the Ministry of Finance will work on existing and additional measures to maintain the profitability of oil refining, said Pavel Sorokin, first deputy minister of energy, on Wednesday. "To stop the rise in prices, not only prohibitions are needed, but also measures that would allow for an increase in the ...