... as their results can affect broad stock market dynamics not only in the U.S. but globally. Friday, August 1, 2025 Major Economic Events: 04:00 (China): Caixin PMI business activity index (manufacturing, July). An alternative measure to assess China's industrial state, focused on the private sector and small-to-medium businesses. 12:00 (Eurozone): Preliminary Consumer Price Index (inflation, July). Another important inflation indicator in Europe – deviation from the ECB's target may affect rate ...

... downturns, it also tends to lose more. Therefore, this asset is more suited for investors who can tolerate significant price fluctuations. The particularly strong increase in silver prices occurred in the third quarter of 2020, largely driven by the industrial sector, as demand for solar panels, which utilize this metal, rose by 6.7%. Conversely, in other industries such as photography and jewelry, demand actually decreased slightly. However, the most significant growth was observed in physical demand,...

Starting from January 1, 2025, Russia plans to increase excise taxes on gasoline and diesel fuel by 4.7%, which corresponds to the forecasted inflation rate. The excise tax rate for gasoline of ecological class 5 will be 15,755 rubles per ton, while for diesel fuel, it will be 10,915 rubles per ton. Experts note that excises account for about 20% of fuel costs, so the 4% increase will lead to a price rise of about 1% at gas stations. Sergey Tereshkin, CEO of the fuel and raw materials marketplace...

.... If Roblox shows accelerated audience growth, particularly outside the US, and provides a positive outlook, this will bolster confidence in its long-term growth model. Carpenter Technology (Industry/Metals): The manufacturer of specialty alloys and industrial metal parts (a supplier to the aviation and defense sectors) will announce financial results closing the financial year. Projections are steady: earnings of ~$2.00-2.05 per share, approximately 12% above year-on-year, with revenues around $770 ...

... products from China. Alongside low-quality items, the country also offers a range of goods that are of quite decent quality. This includes not only electrical appliances, clothing, and consumer goods, but also equipment designed for small businesses and industrial production. Few people can avoid using products from China. Alongside low-quality goods, the Middle Kingdom offers buyers products of quite good quality. This applies not only to electrical appliances, clothing, consumer goods, etc., but ...