... exchange rates, and overall business activity. Main Events for Monday, August 4, 2025: Closed markets in the UK (Bank Holiday) and Canada (Civic Holiday). Release of Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for Switzerland for July – 09:30 Moscow time. Release of Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for Turkey for July – 10:00 Moscow time. Publication of the Sentix Investor Confidence Index (August) for the Eurozone – 11:30 Moscow time. Release of Factory Orders statistics for the US for June – 17:00 Moscow time. Publication of corporate reports, including earnings results for Q2 and the first half of 2025 from several ...

... Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index (November) — 16:30 MSK: Measures industrial activity. Canada PPI (October) — 16:30 MSK: Industrial prices may affect CAD. U.S. Existing Home Sales (October) — 18:00 MSK: Indicates real estate market trends. EU Consumer Confidence (November) — 18:00 MSK: Reflects EU consumer sentiment. U.S. EIA Natural Gas Storage — 18:30 MSK: Can influence natural gas prices. Focus Points: Turkey and South Africa rate decisions could impact emerging market currencies. U.S. unemployment ...

... The Bank of Russia, in its accompanying commentary, noted the decline in inflation expectations among the population and weak consumer demand, allowing for an improved inflation forecast for the end of 2025 (to around 6-7% compared to previously expected ... ... deceleration persist. The Russian debt market reacted positively to the CBR's move: yields on government bonds (OFZ) have declined confidently, boosting their price and attractiveness for investors. The Russian stock market by the end of July was moving without ...

... may heighten recession fears. 18:00 MSK: USA — University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index for December (Preliminary Data) This index gauges consumer outlook on current and future economic conditions. An uptick can support markets by reflecting consumer confidence, which drives domestic demand. 18:00 MSK: USA — Consumer Inflation Expectations for December (Preliminary Data) These figures reveal consumer expectations of future price increases. Moderate inflation expectations are favorable, indicating ...

... reveal that medical inflation is “eating” into profits more than expected, shares of HUM may decline. On the other hand, any positive news – such as an increase in covered individuals or efficiency of cost management programs – will bolster confidence that the business is resilient even in a challenging industry. Hershey (HSY) – a well-known producer of chocolate and snacks (Hershey's, Reese's, KitKat brands in the US, etc.). The company is regarded as a consumer defensive asset, but it surprised with a profit decline in the last quarter amid rising costs. In Q2, analysts forecast mixed figures: revenue could sharply rise to about $2.55 billion (+22% year-on-year) – partly due to acquisitions of new ...