... level of 5.25%. Moreover, futures already imply about a 60% probability of a rate cut by September, given the moderate inflation. These expectations of additional stimulus in the second half of the year are driving stock prices, particularly in the technology sector. Analysts note that the rapid rise in the shares of IT giants has led to one of Wall Street’s best first halves in decades, amplifying the FOMO (fear of missing out) effect among market participants. However, the high level of valuations ...

... the refinery to ensure energy security and reduce sanction risks. However, they offered a ridiculously low price. “Gazpromneft bought this plant at a higher price, investing even more in modernization, turning the NIS refinery into one of the most technologically advanced in Europe, while the Serbian leadership tried to force a sale of the asset for a pittance,” – explains Yushkov. In the end, "Gazpromneft" sold a minor share to Gazprom, thereby losing its controlling stake in the ...

... economy. US stocks remain overall in positive territory for the month, but volatility has increased. Sectors sensitive to the economic cycle (such as industrials and commodities) have come under slight pressure due to recession fears. Meanwhile, the technology sector continues to receive support: investors are betting that a pause (and potential pivot) in the Fed's policy will enable growth companies to maintain high valuations. Analysts note that the FOMO effect ("fear of missing out") ...

... mineral extraction tax and the export duty on gas in the first eight months of the current year grew by 9%, or 98 billion rubles in absolute terms. "In the medium term, the dynamics of gas production will largely depend on the commissioning of technological lines for the Arctic LNG-2 project, as well as demand in the energy sector and housing sector. By July 2024, 6.3 gigawatts (GW) of gas-fired power plant capacity were under construction in Russia, with another 6.9 GW in the pre-investment ...

... IPOs of well-known companies were held on the London Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange (established in the late 18th century). By the 20th century, the practice of IPOs spread to all developed markets: corporations from various sectors (technology, industry, finance) regularly raised funds through primary issuances. A particular boom in IPOs occurred at the end of the 1990s and the beginning of the 2000s, when numerous internet and technology companies went public. Some of these companies ...