... prices in recent months), uncertainty in the global economy and trade disputes (including new tariffs from the US) compel the BOJ to maintain an ultra-loose policy. Investors will analyze the accompanying statement for signals of potential adjustments to yield curve control or hints of tightening in the future. South Africa (16:00 MSK): The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is widely expected to announce a rate cut of 0.25%, bringing the rate down to 7.0%. South African inflation has fallen to the middle ...

... 2024–2025, this utility function expands as more fintech companies integrate stablecoins into their services. Decentralized Finance (DeFi). The DeFi sector provides additional incentives for demand for stablecoins. Lending and farming platforms offer yields on deposits in USDT, attracting coin holders. For example, an investor can deposit USDT into a protocol and earn interest or use USDT as collateral for borrowing other cryptocurrencies. While yields in DeFi declined in 2022–2023 (along with declining ...

... business and its potential profitability. Stocks for the Long Run, Jeremy Siegel (1994) As the title suggests, this book focuses on long-term investments. Basing his conclusions on over two hundred years of research, Siegel argues that stocks not only yield higher returns compared to other financial assets but also represent a safer investment option. Essays on Investing, Corporate Finance, and Management, Warren Buffett (2019) This book is a compilation of letters Warren Buffett wrote to shareholders ...

... previous month, which was higher than analysts expected. The main reason was a jump in commodity prices, including oil and metals, due to the global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. The rise has fueled inflation concerns, pushing down bond yields and correcting tech stock prices. For investors, the situation has highlighted the importance of tracking PPI as an early signal of changes in the economic environment.

... popularity. For instance, during the pandemic-related restrictions, people ended up spending even more on consumer goods than before. Industrial Companies Weight of companies in the S&P 500: 8.4% Total return from 2005 to 2020: 293% The industrial sector has yielded profits of around 300% since 2005. In fact, it is more balanced than often assumed. These assets are attractive due to good dividends and tend to be less volatile compared to other sectors, such as energy, commodities, and finance. Energy Weight ...