... advantage. Such a project may struggle to gain ground in the market and, even more so, to grow. Sometimes, a seemingly attractive project may turn out to be far less interesting upon closer inspection. Many investment seekers deliberately inflate or deflate numbers in their business plans. To avoid pitfalls, it's essential to perform independent calculations, including the costs of energy resources. In most cases, investments are long-term. Therefore, expecting to see returns within a month is unrealistic....

... According to the regulator, inflation is slowing more quickly than previously expected, and domestic demand is growing quite moderately. In its press release, the Bank of Russia noted that the current price level has stabilized in recent weeks, with deflation even recorded in certain periods. Almost all key macro indicators are now moving in a favorable direction for lowering the rate. The reasons for easing policy include: Slowing Inflation: Year-on-year growth in consumer prices has dropped to ...

... eased mortgage lending conditions, and accelerated infrastructure projects in the second half of the year. The People's Bank of China previously lowered key rates (by a total of 0.25 pp in June and July) and is ready to continue easing policy to avoid deflation. These measures aim to help achieve the GDP growth target of ~5% in 2025. Elsewhere in Asia, positivity prevails. The Japanese Nikkei 225 is holding near multi-year highs – a weak yen and strong corporate reports support exporters; the Bank ...

... Effectiveness: Work quality diminishes. When we attempt to do ten things simultaneously, none are completed at 100%. More time is consumed, and the probability of mistakes rises. By the end of the day, torn between tasks, individuals feel worn out and deflated, although actual output remains modest. Multitasking creates the illusion of productivity but ultimately steals our time and energy. What to Do: Strive to work in a monotasking mode—focus on one task at a time. Disable unnecessary notifications ...

... severalfold from winter lows) may continue their rally. But risks are also present: the used car market is volatile, interest rates are high, impacting purchasing power, and any negative deviation (e.g., slower revenue growth or a renewed loss) could deflate inflated investor expectations. Lam Research (LRCX) – a global leader in equipment production for semiconductor factories (competing with Applied Materials and others). The company’s report is a barometer of the health of the chip industry....