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Investors on Alert: Stability in Russian Services and Rising Composite PMI — What's Next?
... (approximately 10% annually) and the tightening of the Central Bank of Russia's policy (key rate at 21%), the PMI data closely aligned with market expectations.
Key Takeaways:
The services PMI index remained in the growth zone (50.1), indicating moderate activity in the services sector.
The manufacturing PMI increased to about 49.3, signaling a gradual deceleration in the decline of the industrial sector.
The rise in the composite PMI (to 49.8) and the services indicator suggests a revival of the business cycle, though the overall picture remains cautious.
Considering inflation above 10% and the Central Bank of Russia's key rate (21%), the current PMI data corresponds to market expectations.
Stable PMI readings may support the Russian stock market ...
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What are natural monopolies?
... infrastructure includes thousands of kilometers of pipelines. Transporting gas over such long distances and managing a complex network requires significant investment, making competition in this area virtually impossible.
The state regulates Gazprom's activities, including setting prices on the domestic market, which allows it to maintain affordable gas tariffs for households and businesses.
3. Rail transport
Russian Railways (RZhD) is another example of a natural monopoly. Russia's railway infrastructure is one of the longest in the world and plays a key role in the country's economy, transporting goods and passengers over significant ...
Record Cash: $347.7 Billion at Berkshire Hathaway
... short term. According to Buffett, the company is diligently seeking suitable targets, although it “cannot find attractive businesses at reasonable prices” under current conditions. He even disclosed that he was recently close to concluding a significant ... ... risks. Buffett also noted that the recent market decline in the first half of 2025 was too minor for Berkshire Hathaway to begin actively purchasing stocks. In other words, even the recent correction did not bring company valuations to levels that the legendary ...
Wednesday, December 4, 2024: Analysis of Key Events and Reports
... Russian equities market.
Recommendations for Traders & Investors:
Wednesday, December 4th promises pivotal moments shaping market sentiment driven by extensive economic data releases alongside corporate events—key indicators being global PMIs reflecting business activity trends across China, Eurozone, Russia among others.
EIA oil inventory figures are poised to influence crude prices whilst speeches from central bank heads like Powell & Lagarde set directional cues across currency & equity markets.
Particular ...