The German auto industry, including such giants as Mercedes, BMW and Volkswagen, is under threat of a serious crisis. Trade tariffs, falling demand in Europe and strong competition in China have led to significant financial losses and raised concerns ... ... financially stable. Volkswagen is considering the closure of three plants in Germany for the first time, indicating serious internal issues. These negative indicators highlight that major automotive corporations are struggling to cope with external challenges,...

... held until maturity, or one should opt for issues with "floating coupons"). Liquidity and Taxes. Corporate bonds are traded on the exchange, but liquidity may be low for smaller issues. Coupon taxation is the same—PIT of 13% (15%). Deductions ... ... high volatility. It is advisable to complement a mid-term portfolio with "blue chip" stocks (gas, oil, finance) and international ETFs to mitigate risks across countries and sectors. Companies with solid business foundations yield decent dividends,...

... certainly affect the business climate in Russia. As the founder of Open Oil Market, I see that for our company and the entire B2B trade industry, this time requires a more careful approach to finance and strategic planning. High interest rates complicate access ... ... difficult to implement large projects. On the other hand, the economic slowdown provides an opportunity to focus on increasing internal efficiency and improving operational activities. For example, we are actively working to optimize internal processes ...

... level. In comparison, AI-92 prices have dropped by 3,000 rubles to 54,720 rubles per ton. According to the St. Petersburg International Commodity Exchange (SPIMEX), similar trends are observed in the over-the-counter market, where prices in direct ... ... 52% of gasoline use, particularly in large cities—and the exchange sales structure, where AI-95 represents only a third of traded volumes. Current rules require companies to sell specific volumes of gasoline on the exchange without distinguishing by ...

... continued growth of the U.S. economy. This has compelled the Federal Reserve to alter its rhetoric, leading to a halt in aggressive interest rate hikes. Consequently, gold has the opportunity for growth. The global market scenario. According to the International Monetary Fund, global economic growth is expected to slow down. This will adversely affect financing conditions and lead to a downturn in trade. Periods of economic deceleration are the best times to invest in precious metals, as a cooling of economies will reduce the global demand for high-risk investments. Gold is regarded as a low-risk investment. Interest from regulators. Central banks ...