On November 11, the U.S. honors Veterans Day, which influences trading activity on American and international markets. While stock exchanges remain open, the closure of banks and financial institutions leads to reduced liquidity, creating unique conditions that can impact stock indices, commodities, and currencies. This article explores how Veterans Day affects markets worldwide and offers insights for Russian investors looking to navigate potential volatility. Veterans ...

... period (1–3 years) helps preserve and increase capital. This article examines legal investment instruments in the ruble zone and abroad available to Russian investors with holding periods of up to three years. We will compare their yields, risks, liquidity, and taxation features, and provide examples of diversified portfolios totaling 1 million ₽. Bank Deposits and Accounts Yield. Ruble deposits remain one of the conservative instruments: major banks offer rates around 16–24% per annum (depending ...

... seasoned business professionals should adhere to. You should consistently spread investment risks by allocating funds across multiple investment instruments. It is well-known that all investments rest on three pillars: profitability, reliability, and liquidity. You must understand that there is no investment product that offers a perfect balance among these three factors. High-reliability projects typically offer lower profitability and liquidity, while high-yield projects tend to have diminished ...

... Association of Maritime Trade Ports (ASOP), the total cargo traffic at Russian sea ports for the first four months of 2025 reached 280.7 million tons, representing a decrease of 5.4% compared to the same period last year. The decline affected both dry and liquid cargoes: the handling of dry cargo fell by 6.0% to 133.7 million tons, while liquid cargo decreased by 4.7% to 146.9 million tons. Exports continue to dominate with 221.3 million tons (−5.4%) of the total volume, while the share of imports remains ...

... load, a company can sell part of its shares. The funds raised will be used to cover debt or refinance loans. This improves financial ratios (for example, reduces the debt-to-equity ratio) and lowers default risks. Expanding the shareholder base and liquidity. Issuing new shares or selling stakes attracts new investors, enhancing the liquidity of the shares on the exchange (increased daily trading volume). The more market participants own shares of the company, the easier it is to buy and sell these ...