... with the U.S. data (15:30 MSK), Canada’s quarterly GDP report for the second quarter of 2025 will be released. Analysts expect growth in the Canadian economy to slow during the second quarter amid persistent high interest rates and cooling housing market conditions. Actual figures will illustrate the degree to which rising rates have impacted economic activity in Canada. If GDP growth is noticeably below forecasts or even shifts into contraction, discussions about a potential recession in Canada will intensify. This could weaken the Canadian dollar’s position and raise expectations for policy easing by the Bank of Canada. Conversely, an unexpected surge ...

... how the population assesses future inflation rates. This affects expectations for Fed monetary policy and, consequently, bond markets and the US dollar. Bank of England Representative (Ramsden) Speech Any statements on monetary policy or UK economic forecasts will be closely scrutinized by markets. Key Monday Reports (US and Russia) Pre-market : Hello Group Inc ADR (MOMO): financial report at 11:30 MSK. Expected change: -12.1%. After market close: C3.ai Inc Cl A (AI): report at 00:05 MSK. Expected change: +24.3%. Oracle Corp (ORCL): report ...

... in key segments. It is also advisable to consider oil price dynamics post-API report, as commodity factors directly impact many assets. In an environment of mixed information, investors should proceed cautiously, evaluating how new data aligns with forecasts and whether it alters the overall balance of risks and opportunities in the markets.

... high rates, trade barriers, and costs. Investors will need to closely monitor the progress of the earnings season, as several megacorporations (including Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta) are set to report their results next week. Their reports and forecasts may significantly shape market sentiment in mid-summer when financial authorities from leading countries also clarify the future course of monetary policy. A balanced investment allocation and close attention to fundamental indicators remain essential for a successful strategy ...

... impacting the entire Asian market. Investors will also pay attention to Alibaba's management comments regarding IT sector regulation in China and the company’s strategy amidst competition from other platforms. Any improvements in Alibaba's indicators or forecasts may support Chinese stock prices and sentiments in emerging markets overall. Russian Blue Chips: On the last working day of August, several systemic companies in Russia will publish their financial results. Among them are gas monopolist **Gazprom**, oil giants **Rosneft** and **LUKOIL**, national airline **Aeroflot**,...