... currencies of emerging markets remain sensitive to global risk appetite: improvements in trade relations can support them, while tightening financial conditions in the US could pose new challenges. Russia: Key Rate Cut, Markets React For the Russian financial market, the key event of Friday was the decision by the Central Bank of Russia to cut the key interest rate by 2 percentage points—from 20% to 18% per annum. This move was more aggressive than most analysts expected (the consensus forecast anticipated a reduction of 1 percentage point). The reason for this monetary policy easing was a further decline in inflation: annual price growth has dropped to approximately 7–8%, significantly lower than ...

... 500 million — double the figure from two years ago. The industry, in general, is maturing, although concerns regarding security and volatility still persist. Nevertheless, digital assets are increasingly perceived as an integral part of the modern financial system, and the rising trust from a broader audience supports the long-term potential of the market. Analysts’ Forecasts and Risks Sentiment in the cryptocurrency market remains predominantly optimistic, but experts urge investors to take a measured approach. Bold price forecasts are being voiced: some analysts expect Bitcoin to rise to $180,000–200,...

... Cruise Line (Tourism/Cruises): The world’s third-largest cruise company continues to benefit from the tourism boom. Strong financial results are expected: revenues of about $2.55-2.60 billion (+8% year-on-year), driven by high demand for cruises and ... ... (Pharmaceuticals): The pharmaceutical giant, one of the leaders in the S&P 500, will report quarterly results before trading begins. Analysts have moderately positive expectations: adjusted earnings of $2.90-2.95 per share (+~10% year-on-year) and revenues around ...

... for July 22 is not as saturated as the American one, but includes reports from several major players that are of interest to global investors. SAP SE – Germany's largest technology company (developer of enterprise software). SAP will announce its financial results for Q2 after the close of European trading. Expectations for SAP are high: analysts predict a profit surge of about 50% YoY (to around $1.66 per share) with revenue growth of about 27% to €10.5 billion. This explosive growth is driven by the cloud segment – the company demonstrates revenue growth of around 26% from cloud ...

... Strong Results: Q4 2024 Overview Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase Exceed Expectations According to the Wall Street Journal, the largest investment banks in the U.S., Goldman Sachs (GS) and JPMorgan Chase (JPM), reported Q4 2024 profits that surpassed analysts' expectations. This reflects the resilience of the financial sector amid economic turbulence. Goldman Sachs (GS): The company demonstrated profit growth, driven by increased revenue in investment banking and asset management. Significant contributions came from mergers and acquisitions (M&A), despite ...