... builders in the face of elevated rates. The Chinese e-commerce leader JD.com will present its financial results amid slowing economic growth in China. Investors will pay special attention to sales dynamics and the number of active users on JD.com: high growth rates will indicate continued purchasing activity among Chinese consumers, while weak results will heighten concerns over declining domestic demand in China. Additionally, one of the world's largest gold producers— Barrick Gold —will disclose its ...

... cryptocurrency market has transitioned into a state of relative stability. Bitcoin and most altcoins are holding close to recent highs, despite periodic profit-taking. The total market capitalization of digital assets, having surpassed the significant milestone ... ... 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 ...

... results from the largest U.S. banks illustrate their adaptability to shifting economic conditions and their ability to capitalize on market volatility. However, experts note that key challenges will persist in 2025: Potential economic slowdown amidst high interest rates. Increased competition in retail banking. Regulatory changes that may impact banks' profitability. Commentary from Sergey Tereshkin, CEO of Open Oil Market «The results of the largest U.S. investment banks underscore the importance of adapting ...

... into the crypto sphere. Furthermore, there are expectations in the market for approvals of similar funds for Ethereum and other highly liquid cryptocurrencies – this could further expand the presence of institutions in the industry. The regulatory environment ... ... on the macroeconomic front. Federal Reserve board member Michelle Bowman expressed support for the idea of lowering interest rates three times by the end of the year. Cheaper money traditionally increases demand for risk assets, and expectations for rate ...

... however, demand is growing slower than last year. Moreover, any comparison with 2023 is fundamentally incorrect, since considering high inflation and a sharp increase in fuel excise duties, prices should have been at much higher levels than what is currently ... ... worth noting, however, that the damping mechanism depends on petroleum product quotations in Europe, as well as the exchange rate of the ruble. This does not involve cutting subsidies but changing macroeconomic conditions. Oil and petroleum products have ...