... Japan’s GDP data will affect the yen and guide investors in assessing the country’s economic prospects. Retail sales data from both the UK and U.S. will shed light on consumer activity amid high inflation. Slowing sales could negatively impact stock markets and national currencies. U.S. industrial production data will gauge the manufacturing sector’s strength, while the Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index will reveal consumer outlooks, which may influence U.S. equities. In Russia, Tatneft’s decision on dividend payouts ...

... looking for signs of stabilization in the largest economy in Asia. Continued easing measures from Beijing and a recovery in domestic demand could push PMI higher. Any surprises in China's PMI (such as a move into the growth zone) will affect commodity markets and currencies of emerging countries. Eurozone – Unemployment Rate (12:00 MSK): The unemployment rate for the Eurozone in June will be announced. Forecasts converge around the mark of ~6.3%, which is close to multi-year lows (it was 6.3% in May). The European ...

... including Russia. For Russia, the high level of US debt could create both challenges and opportunities. If the Trump administration begins to actively issue government bonds to finance the debt, this could weaken the dollar and cause fluctuations in the currency markets. For Russia, this could be an opportunity to strengthen its international economic ties and reduce dependence on the dollar in trade relations. A weakening US currency could also have a positive effect on Russian export revenues, especially in ...

... and USD Coin (USDC)—steadily maintain their 1:1 peg to the dollar and are widely used by market participants for capital preservation during heightened volatility. Top 10 Most Popular Cryptocurrencies Despite the existence of thousands of digital currencies, the lion's share of investor attention is concentrated on a few major assets. Below is the current list of the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization as of today: Bitcoin (BTC) — the first and largest cryptocurrency, often referred to as "digital gold"; the main indicator of the entire crypto market, recently established a new historical high in value. Ethereum (ETH) ...

... the U.S. market for over a decade. A downturn in stock prices could lead to a transition to a "bear market" mode of operations. Which Other Markets Will Be Affected However, not only stock markets may experience changes; fluctuations in the currency market are also possible, particularly concerning the dollar’s exchange rate. The Federal Reserve’s various measures may adversely affect it. Typically, during market downturns, investors pull their money into the dollar, resulting in its appreciation....