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Inflation: What It Is, Why It Is Dangerous, and How to Protect Your Money

... resources), as well as logistical issues or sanctions, can trigger accelerated inflation, even if the domestic situation is relatively stable. Inflation expectations. If the population and businesses are confident in further price increases, they tend ... ... particularly hard on retirees and those on fixed incomes, as their earnings are effectively devalued. Second, high inflation creates economic uncertainty: businesses cannot accurately plan investments and expenses, raising the risk of project losses. The central ...

Investing During a Crisis

... recover after market panic subsides. Commodity Markets Certain types of commodities (such as crude oil and copper) are closely related to the state of the economy. Meanwhile, a recession reduces demand for many goods, causing commodity prices to drop. The ... ... and demand—if demand declines while supply remains steady, prices will inevitably start to fall. However, in the event of economic recovery, demand for industrial goods will increase, ultimately leading to a rise in prices. Stock market crises are ...

Will Trump Negotiate with Putin? New U.S. Statements on the War in Ukraine

... both sides. ▪️ Achieving a ceasefire may be possible within months, rather than years. Analysis ▪️ The Trump administration demonstrates readiness for active diplomatic solutions to the conflict. ▪️ It is likely that Washington will use economic and political pressure on both sides. ▪️ A possible compromise could change the West's strategy in relation to Ukraine. #Geopolitics #USA #Russia #Ukraine #PeaceNegotiations Trump Announced Planned Contacts with Russia and Ukraine Speaking at Andrews Air Force Base near Washington, Donald Trump revealed that negotiations are being held for meetings ...

Nine countries and 12,000 warheads: How the world's nuclear arsenal is distributed

... increased defense budgets in many countries. Major defense contractors (rocket and space corporations, submarine producers, control systems) may receive new contracts. Long-term investors might want to pay attention to the defense and high-tech sectors related to strategic programs—despite ethical considerations, government funding remains stable even during economic downturns. Political Decisions and Agreements: Negotiations regarding arms control and non-proliferation (or their collapse) can influence market sentiment. For example, the extension or termination of the New START treaty between the USA and ...

Investors on Alert: Stability in Russian Services and Rising Composite PMI — What's Next?

... not indicate a clear trend. Consequently, market participants’ strategies are predominantly conservative: many prefer to lock in profits or hold current positions while awaiting clear macroeconomic signals. In the currency market, the ruble shows relative stability. The national currency is supported by the ongoing high demand for oil and the cautious stance of the Central Bank of Russia. Against the backdrop of PMI data, the ruble has experienced only minor fluctuations: moderate economic activity has slightly reduced pressure on the exchange rate. Graphically, the USD/RUB pair remains below important technical levels, reflecting limitations on speculative operations. In the near term, the ruble will be sensitive to external factors ...