... often compared to those of stock markets. Gold is seen as a tool for "preserving" value, while stocks and bonds are regarded as instruments for "generating" value. Stocks and bonds generally perform better in conditions of political stability and a lower degree of external shocks. This is particularly evident when analyzing the American market, where stock exchanges have consistently benefited from significant political stability since the 19th century. Economist Thomas Sowell points ...

... affect the supply-demand balance, what investors should prepare for, and what risks the new player on the market brings — read in my review. MOSCOW, July 13 – PRIME. Lifting the oil embargo on Iran with the resumption of the nuclear deal could stabilize the global oil market and smooth out price fluctuations, said Sergey Tereshkin, CEO of the oil products marketplace "Open Oil Market" (a Skolkovo resident), in a comment to RIA Novosti. On July 7, Iran's head of the election commission,...

... market. 02:01 MSK – GfK Consumer Confidence Index in the UK (July). The nighttime sentiment indicator from British households shows expectations for a slight improvement following June's index rise to -18 points. Easing inflation and signs of economic stabilization may have bolstered consumer confidence. A higher figure would be a positive signal, indicating increased spending propensity, while stagnating sentiment would confirm ongoing household caution. Results may impact the pound's rate and Bank ...

... payment terms). Operational Indicators Aluminum Output: 1.924 million tons ( −1.7% year-on-year) — moderate volume reduction against market conditions. Product Mix: balancing between primary metal and higher value-added products is critical for stabilizing margins. Sales Geography: market diversification reduces sensitivity to local demand fluctuations. Market Reaction and Possible Motivations The short-term share price increase of +1.5% may reflect expectations of improved pricing conditions ...

... five months by December. For comparison, the previous ban, set on March 1, 2024, lasted only two and a half months, from March 1 to May 17. The purpose of the ban is to create an additional incentive to control prices, explains the expert. When prices stabilize, the regulator lifts the ban. A partial stabilization was observed between summer and fall; during the 10 weeks from May 21 to July 29, 2024, gasoline prices rose by a total of 3.8%, while in the following 14 weeks, the increase was only 2.6%....