... fortunate week. Amid dollar strengthening and declining interest rates within certain countries, some EM currencies depreciated. The Russian ruble faced moderate pressure following the Central Bank of Russia's decision to cut rates. The official dollar exchange rate set by the Bank of Russia for the weekend rose to approximately 79.5 ₽ (up from ~78.9 ₽ the previous week). The decline in yields on ruble-denominated assets made them less attractive; additionally, importers are ramping up their purchases ...

On November 11, the U.S. honors Veterans Day, which influences trading activity on American and international markets. While stock exchanges remain open, the closure of banks and financial institutions leads to reduced liquidity, creating unique conditions that can impact stock indices, commodities, and currencies. This article explores how Veterans Day affects markets worldwide ...

... Asia preferred to take profit in yen; the Japanese currency hit its lowest values since 2022. In the emerging markets segment, currency trends remain under pressure from global factors. The Russian ruble weakened slightly over the week: the official exchange rate of the dollar set by the Central Bank of Russia for the weekend rose to ~79.55 ₽ (from ~78.86 ₽ the previous week). Pressure on the ruble intensified after the CBR lowered the key rate, as well as due to importers' demand for foreign ...

... Haitian each attracted around $1.3 billion. These headline debut performances demonstrated that investors in the region are once again ready to actively invest in public offerings. Other heavyweights are also lined up for listing on the Hong Kong stock exchange—such as chip developer Montage Technology, which plans to raise up to $1 billion, underscoring the revival of IPO activity, at least on Asian exchanges. In the U.S. and Europe, the situation is also noticeably improving. American fintech "unicorn" ...

... develops digital technologies and solutions for industry. 4. Strengthening National Security UEC produces engines for strategically important military aircraft, which ensures the country’s reliability and defense capability. Impact on Investors 1. Exchange Status UEC is not a public company, and its shares are not traded on exchanges. However, this does not diminish the interest from institutional investors and financial partners, especially within the framework of state support programs. 2. Attractiveness ...