... distribute the harvest only among members, without profit, strictly within established norms (up to 50 grams per adult per month; for members aged 18-21, up to 30 grams with THC level restrictions). Sale Prohibition: The opening of commercial shops and free retail sale of marijuana (coffee shops modeled after those in the Netherlands) remains prohibited. Sales are permitted only through closed clubs or as a medical prescription. Consumption Restrictions: Cannabis use is allowed at home and in some public ...

... valuations, and potentially more capital investment. On the other hand, weaker earnings results could raise concerns about growth prospects, indicating potential slowdowns in consumer spending, production, or other economic activities. For example, if major retailers report declining profits, it might suggest reduced consumer spending, which could have broader implications for the economy. Therefore, U.S. investors should pay close attention to earnings reports to assess the economic landscape and adjust ...

... project has been embroiled in a legal battle with the U.S. regulator SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) since 2020. The SEC accused Ripple and its executives of selling XRP tokens as unregistered securities. In July 2023, a court established that retail sales of XRP on exchanges did not violate the law, while transactions with institutional investors were deemed unregistered securities offerings. In May 2025, both parties agreed to settle the dispute: Ripple would pay a fine, return a significant ...

... will have to adhere to norms for financial monitoring, tax reporting, and restrictions set by the regulator. Initially, direct access to crypto trading will likely be permitted only for qualified participants with substantial capital and experience. Retail investors who do not meet strict criteria will only have access to indirect instruments (e.g., crypto ETFs or futures on crypto indexes). Furthermore, the geopolitical factor remains: sanctions may complicate the integration of the Russian crypto ...

... Chinese Consumption The Chinese market remains one of the key engines of growth for the global macroeconomy and consumer demand. With the world’s second-largest economy and a population exceeding 1.4 billion, China has long been the largest market for retail sales and smartphones. For instance, analysts have noted that for Apple Inc., the Chinese consumer market is its largest smartphone market, and a decline in sales in China immediately impacts the company's revenue. The slowdown in China's economic ...