... manufacturing activity for the second consecutive month. Weak external demand and cautious consumption are hindering industry. In response, Chinese authorities announced an additional stimulus package: tax reductions for small businesses, eased mortgage lending conditions, and accelerated infrastructure projects in the second half of the year. The People's Bank of China previously lowered key rates (by a total of 0.25 pp in June and July) and is ready to continue easing policy to avoid deflation. These ...

... Canada’s CPI reports and G20 discussions on Ukraine may affect the euro and Canadian dollar. Statements on the Ukraine situation could impact European indices. Wednesday, November 20 Markets Closed in Brazil China LPR Rate — 04:15 MSK: China’s prime lending rate will indicate Beijing’s economic priorities. Key Economic Data: UK CPI (October) — 10:00 MSK: Influences rate decisions and the pound. Germany PPI (October) — 10:00 MSK: Indicates producer price trends, hinting at inflation. U.S. EIA ...

... maturity, the accrued coupon is taken into account: the buyer will pay the previous holder a portion of the interest proportionate to the time since the last payment. It is also important to assess the reliability of the issuer: the entity to which you are lending money. This can be done by looking at the credit rating and financial indicators of the issuer. If the company or bank has a low rating or no payment history, the investment will be riskier. The presence of collateral or guarantees also reduces ...

... reports after market close could set the tone for the week’s start, especially Waste Management's data and Cadence's report reflecting the state of industry and utilities. Tuesday, July 29, 2025 Major Economic Events: 12:00 (UK): Approved mortgage lending statistics (June). An indicator of the state of the British housing market. 15:30 (USA): Goods trade balance for June. Data on U.S. exports and imports that influence GDP calculation. 17:00 (USA): Consumer confidence index CB (July) and JOLTS ...

... goal of entering the top 20 countries for business conditions indicates that the coming years may bring changes in regulation beneficial to entrepreneurs. Investors should track specific measures (tax breaks, new laws on digital platforms, preferential lending, etc.) that will be adopted in line with these statements. Growth Sectors and Technologies: Special attention is being paid to technology, defense, infrastructure, and exports to new markets. Government support for projects in IT, industry, defense,...