... of the week, the currency market saw mixed movements among major currencies. The US dollar, after a decrease in mid-July, somewhat regained its positions. The Dollar Index (DXY) remained close to the 100-point mark: robust statistical data and rising bond yields supported the dollar. Positive surprises in the US economy (including a low unemployment rate) solidified expectations that the Fed will not rush to cut rates, which is preventing a decline in the dollar. In the EUR/USD pair, trading hovered ...

... investor sentiment. The key event of the day is the publication of the consumer price index in the USA. Any deviation in American inflation from expectations will immediately reflect on global markets: a lower CPI could stimulate growth in stocks and bonds, while an unpleasant surprise of accelerating inflation will intensify discussions about further actions by the Federal Reserve. Alongside this macro environment, global corporate reporting continues. Morning results from Cardinal Health and Sea ...

... can continue to grow. In this case, many will see additional investment opportunities —for instance, the tech sector could reach new highs, while financial or industrial companies receive support from an improved GDP outlook. Meanwhile, gold and bonds are likely to remain calm, barring new inflationary threats. However, risks cannot be ignored. The key risk of the day is misjudging the market's response to the Fed's decisions. Even if the rate is maintained, any abrupt comments from Powell could ...

... Fed's pause in interest rate hikes, but investors will analyze the index's structure—particularly the dynamics of prices for services and core goods. Any surprise, such as a higher-than-expected PCE figure, could trigger fluctuations in equity and bond markets, altering expectations for future rates. US – Initial Jobless Claims (15:30 MSK): Weekly data on jobless claims will provide fresh insights into the US labor market. Approximately 230,000-240,000 new claims are expected, reflecting a consistently ...

... Airbnb once started as small startups, and early venture investors in them received huge profits from the growth of these companies. Investing in startups differs from traditional ways of investing money (for example, buying shares of large companies, bonds or real estate). Unlike established businesses, startups do not have a long history of financial reporting, a proven market, or guaranteed profits. This makes the analysis more difficult and the risk higher. So why invest in such projects at all?...