... target of 2%), is causing the yen to remain under pressure, hovering around ¥148 per dollar, close to multi-year lows. Nevertheless, the Japanese Nikkei 225 index finished Friday with a rise of about 0.4%, banking on the continuation of stimulating policies regardless of the election outcome. Overall, the composite index of stocks in the Asia-Pacific region changed slightly this week: support from Wall Street’s positivity was balanced by local risks and cautious investor sentiments in Asia. Commodity ...

... activities of foreign stablecoins within the country, USDT liquidity could shrink. In practice, even without a direct ban, the US banking system has become increasingly wary of stablecoins: in 2024, several crypto-oriented banks were closed or altered their policies (e.g., Silvergate, Signature Bank), complicating the conversion of stablecoins to fiat for the market. This creates challenges for Tether in terms of managing its reserves and servicing clients; however, the company appears to have preemptively ...

... global discussions around the U.S. dollar's future and a potential BRICS currency gain momentum, President Putin’s recent comments highlight both the challenges and opportunities ahead. While Russia does not seek to abandon the dollar, evolving U.S. policies are driving nations to consider alternatives. In this article, I, Sergey Tereshkin, CEO of Open Oil Market, delve into the implications of Putin’s statements and explore what these shifts could mean for international finance, BRICS cooperation,...

What key economic events will shape the markets this Friday? This article covers the UK GDP report, Eurozone industrial production, and Baker Hughes rig count data, alongside Russia’s Q3 GDP figures. We also delve into corporate dividend updates from Fix Price, Novorossiysk Grain Products Plant, and NPO "Nauka." Discover how these developments will impact Europe, the U.S., and global markets, with insights to guide your investment strategies. Friday, December 13, 2024: Analysis of Key...

... rates by the Federal Reserve, gold will be less attractive as a means of protecting capital. In this scenario, gold's attractiveness decreases, since the yield on dollar assets looks more favorable. It is also worth considering the impact of Trump's policies. If his economic moves prolong the period of high interest rates and at the same time increase inflation, this could reduce demand for gold as a safe haven asset, forcing investors to focus on short-term yields on bonds and other dollar assets....