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Cryptocurrency News August 1, 2025 - Bitcoin at $118,000, SEC and XRP in Focus

... strategic asset. Ray Dalio — a legendary investor and founder of Bridgewater Associates — has changed his view on crypto assets and recommended allocating up to 15% of a portfolio to Bitcoin or gold. He called such allocation the optimal balance of risk and return in the context of rising public debt and devaluation of fiat currencies. For comparison, just in 2022, Dalio advised holding only 1-2% in Bitcoin. This pivot is significant: even conservative financiers acknowledge Bitcoin as an effective means of hedging macroeconomic risks. Such examples of capital infusion and ...

Gas Prices in Moscow Reach Record Highs: Reasons for Increase and Prospects for the Fuel Market

... purchase fuel on the open market, suffer even more; for them, rising fuel prices mean either raising prices at the pump and risking losing customers or enduring reduced profits. Consequently, the entire fuel distribution sector finds itself in a position ... ... export revenue and a high export price parity for fuel. In other words, the external gasoline price (based on oil prices and currency exchange rates) is rising, pulling internal prices along, especially with a weakened dampener. Concurrently, high oil ...

Cargo turnover of Russian seaports decreased by 5.4% in January-April 2025.

... is crucial to maintain long-term investments in infrastructure to support the strategic directions of the industry. Financial Risks: increased volatility in demand and external conditions necessitates reserving funds for unforeseen expenses, reducing ... ... economies (China, EU) diminishes export activity through Russian ports. While domestic economic growth remains generally stable, currency fluctuations and inflationary constraints affect companies' capacity for new capital investments. Therefore, macroeconomics ...

Investing During a Crisis

No one can predict or determine the best entry or exit points, but by using common sense and applying some portfolio risk management strategies, one can achieve a decent rate of return - if not in the short term, then possibly in the long term.... ... conducted by major central banks. Asset purchase programs, more commonly known as quantitative easing, are believed to degrade fiat currencies. Consequently, many investors are willing to allocate at least a small portion of their assets to gold, which has notably ...

Investing in Gold – Arguments in Favor of Investment

... to see higher profits. In just 1-2 years, market changes will become apparent, with precious metal prices gradually increasing. On average, the price may rise by 5-7% per year, so investing today could yield a 7% return after one year, calculated in currency terms, thus mitigating inflationary risks. However, it is advisable not to rush into selling precious metals. Investments in gold are long-term commitments. In the future, price differences may exceed the projected 5-7%. Therefore, it is recommended to invest in precious metals for a period ...