... a trajectory of around 7.5% year-on-year—significantly lower than the peaks of over 12% last winter. The slowdown in inflation has opened up space for easing monetary policy. 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 7-8%). The regulator did not rule out further rate cuts should current trends in ...

... indicator for Canada's economy—an additional piece of the global PMI puzzle this week. 17:30 (USA): EIA report on natural gas inventories (week). Important for assessing supply and demand balance in the energy market (gas). 18:00 (USA): New York Fed's inflation expectations index (July). Shows how Americans view inflation developments a year ahead—an important signal for the Federal Reserve. Corporate Earnings: Before market open: Siemens AG, Toyota Motor, Eli Lilly, Adidas. Thursday morning will see reports ...

... than most analysts had projected. This move was facilitated by ongoing inflation slowdown: annual price growth slowed to ~7-8%, significantly below the peaks seen at the beginning of the year. In its accompanying statement, the Central Bank noted that inflation expectations among the population are decreasing, while consumer demand remains subdued – conditions have been created for cheaper credit without the threat of overheating prices. The regulator improved its inflation forecast for the end of 2025 and ...

... Russia are gradually improving after last year’s upheavals. Annual inflation has slowed to ~7.5% (compared to >12% last winter), allowing the Bank of Russia to continue lowering rates if current trends persist. The regulator notes a decline in inflation expectations and weak consumer demand, allowing for further policy easing. Yields on government bonds have declined, and the MOEX index remains around 2850 points. Lower rates support domestic demand companies, while commodity exports benefit from high ...

Economic news for Sunday, August 17, 2025: global markets remain at record levels due to slowing inflation and expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts. Investors are monitoring macroeconomic indicators from the US, Europe, and Asia, the dynamics of oil and gold prices, as well as companies preparing for the end of the earnings season. The Russian market strengthened ...