... capitalization of cryptocurrencies exceeds $4 trillion, confirming the establishment of crypto assets as a significant investment class. The macroeconomic backdrop is favoring risk assets: the U.S. Federal Reserve, during its meeting on July 30, kept the base interest rate unchanged, confirming a pause in the tightening cycle. This anticipated step reduced uncertainty and supported investor appetite for risk. Overall market sentiment remains positive. Following the intense rally of recent weeks, many assets have transitioned ...

... GMT The UK’s CPI provides crucial data on inflationary pressures within the British economy. High inflation may increase expectations for a rate hike by the Bank of England, supporting the pound and potentially pressuring UK equities sensitive to interest rates. Producer Price Index (PPI, October) — Published at 07:00 GMT The PPI measures inflation at the wholesale level. A higher-than-expected PPI can indicate increased input costs, which often translate to higher consumer prices. This can further pressure ...

... companies whose activities were previously restricted may face difficulties in restoring ties and establishing new markets. On the other hand, Russian investors should take into account that domestic economic policy will also change. A possible reduction in interest rates by the Bank of Russia and support for strategically important industries from the state create favorable conditions for investment in the industrial and technological sectors. What should investors expect and what steps should they take? Diversify ...

... growth phase. For now, a cautious approach prevails. The market is closely monitoring economic data and reports: if inflation and rates decline and corporate results improve, a recovery of confidence is likely. Otherwise, the stocks of the “seven” may ... ...." History shows that it is in moments of utmost pessimism that the best long-term opportunities arise. Today’s decline in interest could lead to a new surge when the fundamental values of these companies come back to the forefront, and technical analysis ...

... influence investor sentiment. Global markets are maintaining caution due to geopolitical uncertainty and anticipating new signals from the US Federal Reserve concerning monetary policy. The absence of negative surprises – for example, the Fed’s base rate remained unchanged at the latest meeting – supports interest in risk assets. Furthermore, the unexpected vote by two Fed board members in favor of a rate cut (the first time in decades) has heightened hopes for a policy easing as early as this fall. Upcoming releases of fresh inflation data and the annual ...