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How to Manage Investment Risks

... can strive to select quality assets. Conduct research before purchasing: evaluate the financial health of the company, industry prospects, property condition, etc. Furthermore, it is advisable to purchase assets at a justified price – avoid paying inflated prices for hyped securities at market peaks. Well-chosen assets purchased at reasonable prices are less likely to experience sharp declines and offer better chances to withstand temporary price downturns. Risk of Company Bankruptcy Another significant risk for investors is the bankruptcy of the issuer, that is, the company or organization in which the funds have been invested. Any company ...

Gasoline Stock Market Prices Hit Records: Reasons and Prospects for Gas Station Prices

... a local fuel shortage and price increases. The decision had to be revised in haste. The inclination to resolve the issue of market fuel prices and supply through tightening regulations will not yield results. In the event of continued rising exchange prices, they will ... ... in wholesale prices will inevitably be communicated to retail prices. The growth in retail prices will, of course, return to inflation bounds, but this delta will be minimal, especially considering that overall inflation trends are gradually declining....

What is the Central Bank's key rate, in simple terms?

... depending on the current economic situation. In Russia, such meetings are usually held several times a year, but in conditions of economic instability, changes can occur more often. At each meeting, experts assess the state of the economy, the level of inflation, employment and other factors to decide whether to raise, lower or maintain the rate. My position as the founder of Open Oil Market For businesses, especially for companies engaged in commodity markets, like Open Oil Market, the key rate affects many things - from the cost of loans for the purchase of products to the ability of customers to pay for raw materials on time. With ...

Why are retail gasoline prices rising?

... prices have been gradually rising compared to 2023 levels, excluding the fall crisis period. According to Sergey Tereshkin, CEO 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 ...

Growth of Money Supply in Russia by 19.2%: What It Means for Investors

... Supporting liquidity. An increase in the money supply helps avoid liquidity shortages in the banking sector. Reducing debt burden. With the growth of money supply, interest rates may decrease, facilitating debt servicing. Negative Risks: Acceleration of inflation. Excessive growth in money supply can lead to rising prices for goods and services. Currency devaluation. If the money supply grows faster than the economy, it can lead to a decline in the ruble exchange rate. Distortions in financial markets. Excess liquidity may lead to speculative asset price growth. What Should Investors Pay Attention To? The growth of money supply is a signal that investors should consider when shaping their strategies. Here are several key aspects: Inflation ...