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Japan: GDP Growth in Q2 Exceeded Expectations
... balancing support for economic growth and controlling inflation expectations.
The Yen and the Currency Market
Surprise Factor:
GDP forecasts exceeding expectations traditionally strengthen the yen through a reassessment of rate expectations.
Yield Differential:
... ... growth in domestic demand sectors.
Constrained Case:
Slowing external demand and strengthening yen pressure exports; growth below trend.
Key Risks
External Environment:
Weakening global demand and prices for Japan's export goods.
Currency:
Excessive strengthening ...
Energy Sector News August 12, 2025 — U.S. Sanctions Against India, Stabilization of Brent Oil, Oil Products Market, and European Gas Reserves
... concerns over a slowing global economy and demand in China are tempering price rallies. A range of analysts have revised oil price forecasts downward: it is expected that in the fourth quarter of 2025, the average Brent price may remain around $60–65 per ... ... on oil, gas, and coal for some time to ensure stable energy supply for industries and populations. Nonetheless, the long-term trend remains unchanged: each new year brings records for capacity added in renewable energy, increasing its share in the global ...
Riot Platforms sells BTC for the first time in 15 months: what lies behind the miners' strategy shift
... improvement in macro conditions in the second half of the year could pave the way for bitcoin to reach new peaks. The post-halving cycle traditionally leads to a bull market, and while its amplitude may be tempered by sellers, the fundamental supply trend remains in favor of growth (issuance has been halved). As the economy stabilizes and the first signs of easing Fed policy emerge, interest in bitcoin as a finite digital asset may surge dramatically. In such a case, bitcoin's forecast for the end of 2025 remains optimistic – reaching $100,000–$120,000 by conservative estimates and up to $150,000–$180,000 according to bolder predictions from major investors. However, achieving these goals largely depends on the “behavior ...
M&A Market Activity in Russia at Three-Year Low
... Foreign investors have effectively exited the leading roles, leaving domestic capital to dominate recent significant transactions.
Forecast for 2025
The majority of analysts anticipate further quietude in the M&A sector. According to their estimates, the number ... ... number of transactions is unlikely to return to pre-crisis levels.
The Russian M&A market is under pressure from several negative trends. The tightening of requirements for transactions with foreign investors and the high cost of borrowed capital restrain ...
Cryptocurrency News August 10, 2025 - Bitcoin Above $116,000, Ethereum Exceeds $4,000
... supply of new coins. Simultaneously, institutional capital flooded into the market due to the approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs, providing major investors with convenient access to cryptocurrency. Analysts generally assess BTC's outlook positively: several forecasts suggest a target of $150,000 by the end of the year (though bolder estimates cannot be ruled out). Naturally, high volatility persists, and any serious shocks could lead to pullbacks. Nonetheless, the long-term trend stays upward, and many investors adopt the "buy the dip" strategy, planning to purchase Bitcoin during price declines in anticipation of further growth.
Ethereum Rises Amid Demand for Altcoins
Ethereum (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency ...