... Central Bank of Russia, affecting the ruble and potentially influencing Russian equities sensitive to interest rates. Brazil Central Bank’s Economic Activity Index (September) — Published at 13:00 GMT Brazil’s economic activity index is a proxy for GDP. Positive data may support the Brazilian real and boost local market sentiment, while weaker activity could affect investor confidence in Latin America’s largest economy. Investor Focus: Inflation Data in the UK and U.S.: CPI readings from the UK ...

..., P/B (Price-to-Book), EV/EBITDA, and others, help compare a company with its industry competitors and estimate its market value. Macroeconomic Factors. Important macroeconomic indicators, such as inflation rates, interest rates, exchange rates, and GDP, can significantly influence the stock market and individual companies. News and Events. Corporate events such as mergers, acquisitions, new product launches, or changes in management can have a considerable impact on stock prices. 3. Software and ...

... foreign capital exacerbates the shortage of transactions, causing the M&A market to rely increasingly on the participation of Russian investors. Macroeconomic Factors The state of the economy and politics directly impacts the M&A market. In recent years, GDP growth has slowed, and inflation remains above the target level, forcing the Central Bank to maintain high key rates. Expensive ruble-denominated debt diminishes the investment appeal of projects: high borrowing costs reduce transaction profitability....

... – from everyday essentials to discretionary durable goods – as higher wages encourage people to spend more. Heightened consumer activity will support the expansion of retail trade and the service sector. Stronger consumer demand will also support GDP expansion, making the domestic market a key engine of growth – especially amid restrictions in external trade. Productivity, Inflation, and Corporate Profits The rapid rise in wages begs the question: is it matched by gains in efficiency? Current ...

... forecast of 50.2 and edging above March’s 50.8. Any reading above 50 indicates expansion, and April’s figure marks the tenth consecutive month of growth for US services. This resilience in the service economy, which forms the lion’s share of US GDP, suggests fundamental strength persisting despite ongoing external uncertainties. Equity markets greeted the news with cautious optimism. The S&P 500 index extended its recent gains on the back of the upbeat ISM data, as investors took comfort in ...