... the introduction of the ban. Nevertheless, retail fuel prices continued to creep upward: according to Rosstat, during the last week of July, gasoline at filling stations rose by another 0.3% (for the year, the increase is ~4.6%, slightly above overall inflation of ~4.5%). As of July 31, exchange prices for automotive gasoline remained near peak values. The government signaled that it does not rule out extending the export ban beyond August 31 if there is no significant stabilization in wholesale and ...

... market sentiment shifts to a more optimistic tone, institutional investors may begin to return to these stocks, seeking not to miss a new growth phase. For now, a cautious approach prevails. The market is closely monitoring economic data and reports: if inflation and rates decline and corporate results improve, a recovery of confidence is likely. Otherwise, the stocks of the “seven” may continue to stagnate or decline until their valuations become attractive enough even for the most skeptical hedge ...

... +9% in July 2026). For investors in the electricity sector, rising tariffs represent potential revenue increases for energy supply and generating companies, although the government remains vigilant to ensure that tariff policies do not stoke overall inflation or hinder economic growth. Geopolitics and Energy Resource Trade: Restructuring Global Flows Geopolitical factors continue to exert significant influence on global energy resource trade, causing a redistribution of oil, gas, and coal flows between ...

... investors weighing further steps and awaiting new growth drivers. The external macroeconomic backdrop remains relatively neutral: the U.S. Federal Reserve, at its July meeting, predictably kept rates unchanged, avoiding negative surprises, although upcoming inflation data and the annual Fed symposium in Jackson Hole could temporarily increase volatility. Overall, the sentiment in the crypto market remains cautiously positive: despite the recent minor correction, investor confidence in the market and interest ...

... anticipating the introduction of the ban. However, retail fuel prices continued to creep upward: according to Rosstat, during the last week of July, gasoline at gas stations rose by another 0.3% (with a year-to-date increase of ~4.6%, slightly above overall inflation of ~4.5%). As of July 31, exchange prices for automotive gasoline remained near peak levels. The government has already signaled that it does not rule out extending the export restriction beyond August 31, if there is no significant stabilization ...