... higher production costs for oil companies. Experts estimate that, over the year, retail prices tend to catch up with rising business expenses. This factor becomes particularly pronounced by mid-year, although it is expected that by autumn the effects ... ... In these circumstances, oil companies are eager to maximize exports, reducing supply to the domestic market. This creates a trend of scarcity and contributes to rising domestic prices unless restrictive measures are taken. Speculative Market Factors....

... (CBR) recently updated its forecast for the fourth quarter of 2024, stating that GDP growth will slow to 2-3%. This revision is due to a number of economic factors, including monetary policy tightening and rising inflation. For the Russian economy, business and investment climate, this slowdown is becoming an important indicator signaling current economic trends and possible risks on the horizon. Reasons for the GDP growth slowdown Tightening of monetary policy (MP) The 21% rate set by the CBR has become a record high in recent years and reflects aggressive measures to curb inflation. With high interest ...

... (Canada): Ivey Purchasing Managers Index for July. The composite indicator of business activity in Canada reflects demand and supply dynamics in the economy. This data complements the overall picture of global PMI indices, allowing for comparison between trends in the North American business sector and other regions. US: Energy Stocks and Inflation Expectations 17:30 (US): EIA report on natural gas stocks for the week. Changes in US gas inventory data are crucial for assessing supply and demand balance in the energy market. Significant ...

... encourages businesses to more actively utilize crypto payments. Other Industries : Crypto initiatives are also impacting traditional businesses beyond the finance sector. An American electronics manufacturer has invested heavily in BNB tokens for its treasury,... ... marked by relative calm in the cryptocurrency market, but ahead are a number of drivers capable of setting a new direction for trends. Analysts view the current pause as technical: profit-taking after the rally has allowed the market to cool down, and such ...

... dividends, risks are higher. Financial condition of the issuer. Analyze key financial indicators of the company – revenue, profit, profitability, debt load. Strong past performance does not guarantee future project success, but it does help assess the business's stability. Pay attention to trends: are sales and profits growing or declining, are there losses? Price comparison with current quotes. Compare the offering price with the initial stock quotes. Often the SPO price is set at a discount to the market. If the offering is at a price ...