November 11 marks Singles' Day in China, the world’s largest shopping event comparable to Black Friday in the U.S. This day not only drives record sales for retail giants like Alibaba and JD.com but also offers crucial insights into Chinese consumer sentiment and economic activity. Discover how Singles' Day affects stock markets in the U.S. and globally, and why it matters for Russian investors....

... securities. A sharp decline in stock prices would negatively affect the sentiment of the populace. What Awaits the Market Actions by the Federal Reserve have resulted in the S&P 500 index rising by over 17% in the first five months of this year, reaching record levels. However, further exponential growth should not be anticipated. In May, the trade war escalated, increasing risks and creating an unfavorable atmosphere in the market. Nevertheless, Sergey Tereshkin believes that volatility in the market ...

Record rates, revoked licenses and reduced profits — the Russian banking sector is going through a period of significant changes. The Central Bank is tightening control, revoking licenses from banks, and leading players are increasing deposit rates ...

On the eve of new sanctions being introduced, the Central Bank of Russia has acquired a record amount of gold. Many are puzzled as to the purpose of this action. Is it really worth investing your assets in precious metals? On the eve of the introduction of yet another package of sanctions, the Central Bank of Russia acquired a record ...

... Experts say that while the share of AI-95 in total production is around 40-45%, it accounts for about 60% of consumption. As a result, the price difference between grades on the exchange currently reaches around 30%, and on July 24, AI-95 reached a record high for the year, hitting 75,296 rubles per ton, close to the historical record of 76,876 rubles per ton set last fall during the fuel crisis. Amid high wholesale prices for AI-95, the profitability of selling this grade at gas stations turned ...