... prematurely. The situation is more complex. There is a metric known as "inflation." Often, inflation rates are significantly higher than the deposit interest or approximately equal to it. This means that any potential profit is largely consumed by inflation fluctuations. For clarity, let's consider the entire process with numbers. For example, if one deposits 1 million rubles in a bank expecting to earn 180,000 rubles annually or 15,000 rubles monthly, this appears to be a decent sum on which to live. However, the invested million will depreciate each year. Recently, it might have been possible to buy a small apartment with that amount; ...

... facto used in the energy market. Something similar could be proposed for the fuel market. By the end of the year, the fuel market may return to the ‘inflation minus’ format; however, next year will be challenging for oil workers: the Central Bank expects to bring inflation down to 4%, so fuel networks will have to tighten their belts." Sergey Teryoshkin, General Director of the Open Oil Market trading platform. Source: Business FM Experts note that administrative pressure (such as an export ban or directives ...

... 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 expectations. It is important to monitor how growth in money supply impacts the inflation rate. High inflation can reduce the real return on investments. Sectoral opportunities. Increased liquidity can stimulate growth in specific sectors such as construction,...

... rise in trading volumes indicate a bullish sentiment in the medium term. However, risks remain high: Bitcoin’s volatility significantly exceeds that of traditional assets, and sharp declines during corrections are not uncommon. Nevertheless, amid expectations of sustained inflation and a weakening dollar, Bitcoin is increasingly seen as part of a diversified portfolio – a sort of “anti-dollar” asset complementing bond and stock classes. In conclusion: persistently high inflation, alongside mounting deficits and debt,...

... the Reserve Bank of Australia, and Elderson and Lane from the ECB are scheduled to speak. Impact on U.S. and Europe: The U.S. market closure may reduce global market liquidity, potentially increasing volatility. Eurozone consumer confidence and German inflation data can influence ECB policy expectations and the euro's value. Friday, November 29 09:00 GMT: Switzerland – GDP for Q3 2024. 10:00 GMT: Eurozone – Preliminary CPI for November. 10:30 GMT: UK – Bank of England (BoE) Meeting Minutes. 13:30 GMT: Canada – GDP for Q3 2024. ECB ...