... to window dressing and reactions to news flows. Investors are advised to stay vigilant: monitoring volatility in currency pairs (the ruble and tenge may indirectly respond to global trends), and oil and metal prices dynamics (under the influence of data from China and OPEC+ decisions, if any). By balancing macroeconomic and microeconomic factors, prudent investors will strive to avoid succumbing to short-term noise. The end of July will provide valuable information: based on it, strategies for August can be adjusted while focusing on the most promising ...

... monitor key indicators and prepare for potential market fluctuations. As the founder of Open Oil Market, I believe that Friday's events provide a clear picture of global economic trends, which inevitably reflect on the Russian market. U.S. employment data, macroeconomic indicators from the Eurozone and Germany, as well as India's rate decisions, shape the overall sentiment in commodity and currency markets. For Russia, it's crucial to focus on oil price dynamics and U.S. rig activity, as these directly ...

... stock markets, especially in emerging economies. Therefore, in CIS regions, investors also pay special attention to the Fed's decisions and forecasts, considering their indirect influence on local markets and currencies. Inflation and Business Activity: Macroeconomic Overview Inflation data and business activity indicators of major economies shape an overall macroeconomic picture that investors must consider when making decisions. In the U.S., year-on-year inflation is gradually declining compared to last year's peak levels, although ...

... Siemens and Toyota may reveal both the state of their business and prospects under the prevailing economic realities. Overview of Key Economic Events and Corporate Reports on August 7, 2025: Bank of England's Rate Decision, Implementation of US Tariffs, Macroeconomic Data from China and Germany, and Earnings Reports from Siemens, Toyota, Eli Lilly, and Others. Thursday promises a busy news backdrop for investors. In the spotlight are new trade restrictions from the US and key macroeconomic publications in Asia, Europe,...

... predominantly neutrally. The pan-European STOXX 600 index hovered around 547 points on Friday, showing virtually no change for the week. Investors are assessing mixed signals: on the one hand, some corporate reports were encouraging, while on the other, macroeconomic data remains ambiguous. In Germany, the Ifo business climate index unexpectedly edged up in July (to 88.6 points from 88.4 in June), although this remains below forecasts. This modest increase in business sentiment suggests that the largest economy in ...