... Washington has tightened trade conditions for several countries — not only concerning China but also implementing tariffs on certain goods from Brazil and India. In response, Brazil is already preparing countermeasures: according to media reports, the government is drafting retaliatory tariffs on American exports. Such escalation of trade disputes heightens uncertainty for global markets. If the escalation continues, global trade may slow, negatively impacting global economic growth and potentially ...

... include quarterly electric vehicle delivery volumes, revenue growth rates, as well as cash reserves and cost efficiency. Investors want to see XPeng's progress in reducing losses and competing with leaders in the Chinese EV market. Management comments on government support for the sector and expansion into overseas markets will also be significant. Baidu (BIDU) — the largest search and AI company in China (NASDAQ). Focus: recovery of advertising revenues (core business) amid improving economic conditions ...

... capitalists are once again actively funding technology companies, with unprecedented capital-raising deals being struck and startup plans for going public returning to the agenda. Major corporations are resuming bold investments, launching new funds, while governments across various nations are ramping up support for innovation, keen to keep pace in the global technological race. Preliminary data indicates that the total venture financing volume in the first half of 2025 reached its highest level since ...

..., the rate could drop to 15-16%, which would provide additional stimulation for the economy. Markets reacted positively overall to the Central Bank's bold decision, though without unanimity. The debt market experienced an influx of buyers: yields on government bonds (OFZ) significantly decreased, raising bond prices, as cheaper funding improves prospects for borrowers. In the stock market, the reaction was mixed. Sectors sensitive to rates – primarily energy, real estate, and consumer companies ...

... increased mineral extraction tax (MET) for Gazprom starting in 2025. In 2023–2024, a temporary surcharge on the MET rate was in effect (in the equivalent of 50 billion rubles monthly), raising costs by 600 billion rubles annually. As of early 2025, the government removed this burden, freeing up approximately 300 billion rubles for the company just for the first half of the year. This directly affected the reduction in extraction costs and improved financial results (the tax exemption was granted to ...