... remains on the monetary policy of leading central banks. Weak U.S. labor market data for July has heightened expectations for an easing of monetary policy: investors are now pricing in a high probability of a rate cut from the Federal Reserve at the September meeting. At the last meeting, the Federal Reserve maintained its rate, so any new comments from Fed officials could adjust market expectations. Early Tuesday, the minutes from the latest Bank of Japan meeting will be available. Investors will ...

... wait-and-see mode, preferring to avoid risks until macroeconomic signals and outcomes of scheduled events become clearer. Fed Policy and Central Bank Expectations: Market Sentiment Although the decision from the US Federal Reserve is not expected until September, markets are already revising their forecasts concerning monetary policy. Weak US labor market data for July has bolstered confidence that the Fed may opt for a rate cut at its upcoming meeting. During its meeting at the end of July, the regulator ...

... expected. The impact of these reports on the broader market is limited, but they provide an early glimpse into half-year financials. Typically, the peak of major Russian companies’ half-year results falls at the end of August and the beginning of September, so investors are preparing for a series of important releases in the coming weeks. End of Day: What Investors Should Focus on Trump and Zelensky Meeting: The main geopolitical trigger of the day. Any agreements on a ceasefire or enhanced support ...

... discuss the Ukraine conflict’s economic impacts and Europe’s future after Trump’s recent election. Australian Central Bank Meeting Minutes: Analysts will look for signals on potential rate hikes or pauses. Key Economic Data: EU Current Account (September) — 12:00 MSK: Reveals EU’s export-import balance. EU CPI (October) — 13:00 MSK: Inflation data could impact the euro and ECB policy. U.S. Housing Starts (October) — 16:30 MSK: Reflects the real estate market's health. Canada CPI (October) ...

... results for the first half from several issuers continues; however, there are no reports from major corporations set for Friday. The peak of half-year reporting from key companies in the Russian market traditionally falls at the end of August - early September. In the absence of major corporate events, the domestic market will be guided by external conditions and macroeconomic signals. The volatility of the Russian market may increase if global events (such as Powell's speech or oil statistics) provoke ...