... resilience of the US healthcare sector. Aon plc – the global giant in insurance and risk management showcased double-digit growth. Aon’s revenue in Q2 rose by 11% year-on-year (to $4.2 billion), and adjusted earnings per share increased by 19%, exceeding analysts’ forecasts. The company notes high demand for insurance brokerage and consulting services: despite market volatility, corporate clients continue investing in risk management. An additional growth factor was high interest rates, allowing Aon to earn more ...

What changes await the global economy in 2025? Wells Fargo analysts have released their "2025 International Economic Outlook," in which they reveal key forecasts: from the impact of new U.S. tariff policies to a stronger dollar and the outlook for the world's largest economies, including China, the Eurozone, and India. Find out how these changes will affect global trade, currency markets, and investment ...

This will be facilitated by the increase in global demand for raw materials and the easing of OPEC+ restrictions. Comment by Sergey Tereshkin for "Vedomosti." Analysts forecast a 1% increase in oil production in Russia in 2025, reaching 9.2 million barrels per day (excluding gas condensate). This expected recovery is linked to the growth of global demand, especially in Asia. The article also examines the impact of OPEC+ ...

... than the levels at the beginning of July. On one hand, expectations of a global economic slowdown and weak macro data from the US and China limit the potential for price growth: investors predict moderate oil demand in the second half of the year. Many analysts maintain a cautious forecast, suggesting that by the end of the year, Brent quotes could drop closer to $60 per barrel amid cooling global economies. On the other hand, supply factors continue to support the market from deeper declines. OPEC+ countries are consistently complying ...

... and Market Expectations. Historically, May can be a fairly volatile month for cryptocurrencies (“sell in May and go away” – a well-known saying in finance). However, in 2025, sentiment differs from the typical profit-taking season. Traders and analysts expect the forecast for XRP in May 2025 to be predominantly positive, assuming no negative shocks occur. One significant event will be the U.S. Federal Reserve meeting in early May: any changes in interest rates or regulator statements are likely to affect risk ...