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Thanksgiving Day in the USA: history of the holiday, market closure and impact on global investors
... volatility:
Reduced liquidity may lead to increased volatility in markets, especially those closely linked to U.S. assets.
Impact on commodity markets:
The closure of commodity exchanges in the US, such as CME Group, leads to reduced activity in oil, gold and other commodity markets, which may affect their prices.
Pause in economic news:
There are no important economic publications and corporate reports from the US on public holidays, which reduces the flow of information and may affect investment ...
Ruble on the Rise: Reasons behind the Strengthening of the Russian Currency
... part of its budgetary regulations, positively impacting currency supply.
Tax Period
During this time, exporters traditionally sell currency to pay taxes, increasing demand for rubles.
Rising Commodity Prices
The increase in the prices of oil, gas, and gold — Russia's main export commodities — supports currency inflows and strengthens the ruble.
High Interest Rates
The attractiveness of ruble-denominated assets for investors remains high due to significant interest rates.
Restrictions on Currency ...
Macro Economic Forecast for 2025: Key Insights from the Macro Outlook 2025 Report
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Green energy and sustainable development.
Healthcare, including biotechnology and pharmaceuticals.
Bond Market
Long-term bonds remain under pressure due to expected rate increases.
Investors seek safe-haven assets such as U.S. government bonds and gold to mitigate risks.
Commodity Markets
Energy: Oil and gas prices remain volatile due to the global transition to renewable energy sources.
Metals: Demand for lithium, copper, and rare earth elements is increasing due to technology development and ...
"I Fear the U.S. Budget Policy": Buffett on Inflation, Debt, and Bitcoin
... decreases, causing its supply to grow ever more slowly – a fundamental difference from the money printing policies of central banks, which can be “turned on” at will by authorities. This supports the perception of cryptocurrency as “digital gold” and an alternative to fiat currencies.
Fundamental and Technical Analysis of Bitcoin
Since the beginning of 2024, the price of Bitcoin has increased significantly: by January 2025, it briefly surpassed $100,000, and as of late April, it is trading ...
Huawei Ascend 910B and DeepSeek: Is Nvidia's Dominance at Risk?
... optimization, Ascend has emerged as a serious alternative to traditional Nvidia solutions.
Competition with Nvidia
For many years, Nvidia has maintained a leadership position in AI processing due to its graphics processors, which are considered the gold standard for training neural networks. However, the success of Huawei Ascend 910B demonstrates that the market is becoming increasingly competitive.
The advantages of Ascend 910B include:
Reduced operational costs for AI models. For instance, in ...