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Investment Strategies in Unstable Economic Conditions: Diversification and Risk Management

... During the economic crisis of 2008, investors who timely allocated funds into bonds and gold were able to significantly reduce their losses and even make a profit. During the 2020 pandemic, investors with a diversified portfolio that included technology stocks significantly outperformed the market. How to Build a Portfolio in Times of Uncertainty When constructing a portfolio, investors should consider: Their investment horizon: short-term, medium-term, or long-term investments. Risk tolerance: how willing the investor is to endure temporary ...

Tuesday, 3 December 2024: Analysis of Key Events and Reports

... into Brazil's economic health, potentially affecting investment decisions concerning emerging markets. 18:00 MSK: USA – Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) for October. This indicator reflects labor demand and can serve as a gauge of labor market conditions, influencing expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate decisions. 00:30 MSK: USA – API Crude Oil Stock Change. Changes in crude oil inventories impact energy prices, directly affecting oil companies and the broader economy. Speeches by central bank representatives, including Williams, Kugler, Goolsbee (Federal Reserve), and Cipollone (ECB), may provide ...

What is the Leading Economic Index (LEI) and how can an investor use it?

... influence monetary policy. Where it is most often found: In economic reports from organizations such as the Conference Board in the United States. In analytical materials from central banks and the Ministry of Economy. In forecasts for investors and stock markets. Real case example: In 2007, the LEI index began to decline several months before the onset of the global financial crisis. It signaled a slowdown in economic activity through indicators such as falling building permits and falling stock prices....

Economic Calendar for Investors and Traders (December 9-13, 2024)

..., especially the yen exchange rate. China: Consumer Price Index (November) (04:30 MSK) Inflation indicator for the world's largest economy. The results will help understand domestic demand and inflationary pressures, which is important for commodity markets and Asian stock indices. US: Annual Consumer Inflation Expectations (November) (19:00 MSK) The New York Federal Reserve Bank report will show how the population assesses future inflation rates. This affects expectations for Fed monetary policy and, consequently,...

Signs of Growth in Cryptocurrency

... of these stocks to turn a profit. Millennials from Reddit witnessed the financial crisis of 2008/2009 and are now experiencing once again how corporations attempt to benefit from another recession. Hedge funds are losing millions as they short these stocks, but their prices are rising due to investments from millennials. The community's attention to cryptocurrencies and the growth in subscribers of the Bitcoin subreddit may indicate an imminent rally in the cryptocurrency market.