... slowdown. Besides Canada , there are no significant macro reports scheduled for the U.S., Europe, or Asia on August 8 — the main business activity indices and inflation reports were already released earlier in the week. Therefore, the external macro environment for the markets is relatively calm today, and investor attention shifts towards political news and corporate stories. Nevertheless, any unexpected statements from central bank representatives or new data (for example, updates on U.S.-China ...

... highlight the limitations of a unified position within the bloc on energy security. Overall, there is a transforming landscape of global energy trade influenced by sanctions, trade disputes, and strategic decisions by states. Although currently the pricing environment for oil, gas, and coal is largely determined by fundamental demand and supply factors, political decisions can quickly alter the availability of certain energy sources for entire regions. The energy sectors enter the second half of 2025 in ...

... Composite PMI (July). Data on the Indian economy—one of the fastest-growing—increases interest in service demand dynamics. 09:00 (Russia): Services and Composite PMI indices (July). Show the state of the Russian services sector in a changing economic environment. 10:55 (Germany): Final services and Composite PMI indices (July). Will confirm or adjust the preliminary assessment of the state of Europe's largest economy. 11:00 (Eurozone): Final Composite PMI and services PMI (July) for the entire Eurozone....

... capital into AI, fintech, and cybersecurity sectors strengthens belief in the industry's continued development. At the same time, funds are placing heightened emphasis on risk diversification and balanced valuation approaches. In a favorable macroeconomic environment, the market could accelerate growth in the second half of the year. For this, a combination of local potential (talents and projects from various countries) with access to global markets is crucial. Overall, the news surrounding startups and ...

... capital into the fields of AI, fintech, and cybersecurity boosts confidence in the sector's continued development. At the same time, funds are paying increased attention to risk diversification and a measured approach to valuations. If the macroeconomic environment remains favorable, the market may accelerate its growth in the second half of the year. For this, a combination of local potential (talent and projects from various countries) together with access to global markets is essential. Overall, the ...