... announced revenue of ~$7.5 million for Q2, doubling from last year's level and exceeding expectations (management itself raised the forecast from $5.5 million). However, the company remains unprofitable: the market expects a quarterly loss of around -$0.17…-0.... ... the Fab2 facility in Malaysia and cell assembly lines). Investors will closely examine operational metrics—the first pass yield, progress in establishing manufacturing processes, and most importantly, first commercial orders. Recently, Enovix reported ...

... ensure that a weakening ruble does not spike inflation. Following a brief drop, the stock index quickly recovered, and bond yields had already accounted for the rate decrease. The initiated easing cycle generally creates favorable conditions in financial ... ... period of high borrowing costs has significantly stalled loan growth in Russia, a fact acknowledged by the Central Bank in its forecasts. Hence, the expected growth in retail lending for 2025 has been reduced to only 1–4% (previously estimated at 1–6%)....

... The slowdown in inflation has opened up space for easing monetary policy. The Bank of Russia, in its accompanying commentary, noted the decline in inflation expectations among the population and weak consumer demand, allowing for an improved inflation forecast for the end of 2025 (to around 6-7% compared to previously expected 7-8%). The regulator did not rule out further rate cuts should current trends in price deceleration persist. The Russian debt market reacted positively to the CBR's move: yields on government bonds (OFZ) have declined confidently, boosting their price and attractiveness for investors. The Russian stock market by the end of July was moving without a clearly defined trend, but the domestic backdrop is assessed as stable ...

... earlier in the year. The Bank of Russia noted in its accompanying statement that inflation expectations among the population are decreasing and consumer demand remains subdued, creating room for cheaper credit. The regulator also improved the inflation forecast for the end of 2025 and allowed for the possibility of further rate cuts if current trends persist. Markets reacted ambiguously to the CBR's bold decision. Bonds saw an influx of buyers: OFZ yields fell on expectations of cheaper funding, increasing the attractiveness of government debt. However, stocks on the Moscow Exchange showed mixed dynamics throughout the day—several rate-sensitive sectors (such as energy and consumer sectors) received ...

... largest high-frequency traders and market makers in financial markets. For Virtu, key profitability factors are volatility and trading volumes: in calm periods, its income decreases, while in turbulent times it increases. Based on expectations, Q2 could yield significant improvement: consensus analysis points to revenue of around $513 million (+30% year-on-year) and a strong profit surge – analysts forecast around $1.30 per share, significantly higher than the same period last year. Such growth is fueled by heightened market activity in spring (volatility spikes due to the banking crisis, interest rate changes, etc.). If the report confirms these ...