... 600 index closed slightly down (-0.1%) after hitting a five-month high:contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}. In Asia, the Japanese Nikkei 225 rose by 1.73%, surpassing the 43,000 point mark for the first time, reflecting investor confidence amid weak inflation and expectations of a softening of the US monetary policy:contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}:contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}. On this data, markets will commence trading on Monday, recording gains in stock indices against the backdrop of confidence ...

... 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, including oil and ...

... severalfold from winter lows) may continue their rally. But risks are also present: the used car market is volatile, interest rates are high, impacting purchasing power, and any negative deviation (e.g., slower revenue growth or a renewed loss) could deflate inflated investor expectations. Lam Research (LRCX) – a global leader in equipment production for semiconductor factories (competing with Applied Materials and others). The company’s report is a barometer of the health of the chip industry. In 2023, equipment manufacturers ...

... significantly influences the cryptocurrency and stablecoin markets. In 2022–2023, major economies experienced a surge in inflation, prompting central banks, particularly the Federal Reserve (Fed) in the US, to sharply increase interest rates. By 2025, inflation in the US and Europe is expected to slow significantly from peak values but will remain above the target of 2%, keeping monetary authorities on high alert. The Fed paused its interest rate hikes during 2024, and toward 2025, it began to cautiously signal a possible easing of ...

... of OPEN OIL MARKET, the price increase results from five factors: reduced fuel production, recovery of the automotive market, seasonal demand growth, rising refinery costs, and increased exports following the lifting of restrictions in May. Future Expectations If gas station prices catch up with inflation by summer’s end, government countermeasures are likely. Natalia Milchakova, a leading analyst at Freedom Finance Global, highlighted that last fall’s export ban proved effective in curbing prices, albeit with side effects, such as reduced ...