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M&A Market Activity in Russia at Three-Year Low

... asset value, effectively blocking most transactions involving foreign capital. Secondly, high financing costs diminish project attractiveness: the Bank of Russia's key rate has been raised to 21%, making loans expensive. Thirdly, the uncertainty in the economic situation (geopolitical risks, high sanctions costs, and ruble volatility) complicates revenue and cash flow forecasting for target companies, increasing expected risks. Finally, investor participation has decreased: most companies wishing to exit the market have already carried out their plans, while remaining non-residents have suspended their exits due to ...

ISM Services PMI Beats Forecast; S&P 500 Rises as Fed Remains Cautious

... Below are the key indicators from the April ISM report for the US services (non-manufacturing) sector: Indicator April 2025 Forecast Previous (Mar 2025) ISM Services PMI 51.6 50.2 50.8 Business Activity Index 53.7 – 55.9 Employment Index ... ... recruitment, albeit tentatively. This partial rebound suggests that while companies remain careful about payroll expansion amid economic uncertainties and rising wage costs, the worst of the service-sector job pullback might be over for now. Any return of ...

What is PPI: The Prominflation Report and its Importance for Investors

... increase in demand for goods and services, which is positive for the economy, but may cause inflationary pressure. Impact on investors: A rise in the PPI may affect corporate profits, commodity prices, and financial markets. Where it is most often found: Economic reports and publications by central banks (e.g., the Federal Reserve in the US or the Central Bank of Russia). Financial and analytical sites such as Bloomberg, Reuters. Forecasts for inflation expectations and monetary policy. Real case example: In March 2021, the US saw a sharp increase in the PPI by 1% compared to the previous month, which was higher than analysts expected. The main reason was a jump in commodity prices,...

Price Forecast for Avalanche (AVAX) in May 2025: Analytics, Events, and Risks

... for May 2025 Taking into account the combination of positive fundamental factors and a moderately upward technical trend, the forecast for May 2025 for Avalanche can be characterized as cautiously optimistic. The base scenario suggests that throughout ... ... participant trust. Macroeconomic factors: Global financial conditions affect the cryptocurrency market. Rising interest rates, economic recession, or capital outflows from risk markets could lead to decreased investor interest in cryptocurrencies, including ...

Economic Events and Corporate Reports - Tuesday, August 12, 2025: U.S. CPI, RBA Interest Rate, and OPEC Report

... macroeconomic indicators to make informed decisions. Check out a detailed overview of the events that will affect stock indices such as S&P 500, Euro Stoxx 50, Nikkei 225, and MOEX. Prepare for turbulent days in the financial markets! Detailed Overview of Economic Events and Corporate Reports for August 12, 2025: U.S. CPI, RBA Rate Decision, OPEC Report, WASDE Report, EIA and API Forecasts, and Corporate Results from the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Russia Introduction Tuesday presents a busy agenda for the markets: in Asia, attention is focused on the Reserve Bank of Australia’s interest rate decision; in Europe, the UK unemployment ...