... and Trump—any statements from this summit could trigger bursts of volatility, particularly in energy markets and in the currency segments of emerging markets. Investors from the CIS will be especially sensitive to signals from Alaska: discussions on sanctions, trade, or conflict resolution directly impact regional assets. In the afternoon, the focus will shift to the USA, where a series of consumption and production data will be released. Retail sales and industrial production for July will demonstrate ...

... cycle, presence of crisis phenomena or, conversely, recovery). The political situation is also important: a stable government, predictable legislation, absence of geopolitical tension create favorable conditions for business, while political crises or sanctions can negatively affect the securities market. The goal of this stage is to identify the global trend. If the economy is growing and the stock market is on the rise, the investor expects a generally favorable background for most companies (even ...

... exporters. Geopolitics: UN Security Council Meeting on Ukraine On Thursday, the UN Security Council will hold a meeting in New York dedicated to the conflict in Ukraine. Geopolitical tensions remain a risk factor for markets: escalating hostilities, new sanctions initiatives, or statements from UNSC members can influence commodity prices (oil, grains) and investor sentiment. Particular attention will be paid to discussions about the humanitarian situation and implications of recent events, such as the ...

... amount of fines and penalties for late payments. Sometimes a penalty is charged for each day of delay and can significantly increase the debt. Know how many days of delay the bank has the right to demand early repayment of the entire debt. Also see what sanctions are provided if other conditions are violated (for example, the next batch of reports is not submitted on time or the company's financial performance has worsened). Special conditions and covenants. Carefully read all the "fine print"....

... of USD Coin is its regulatory compliance. The issuer (Circle) is registered in the U.S. and strives to comply with all financial oversight requirements. The token code even contains a mechanism for blocking addresses: in case of a court decision or sanctions, Circle can freeze specific USDC addresses (for example, this happened in 2020 with an address linked to an exchange hack). On one hand, this contradicts the idea of complete decentralization, but on the other hand, it makes USDC more acceptable ...