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Investors on Alert: Stability in Russian Services and Rising Composite PMI — What's Next?
... risky assets; however, inflationary risks prescribe caution in investment strategies.
Services Sector
The services sector displayed only moderate expansion in April. The PMI index held steady at 50.1, indicating very weak growth in the sector. Companies reported virtually stagnant new orders due to limited demand and reduced purchasing power among consumers. The slowdown in household spending growth and a soft business cycle hinder the development of the services sector.
Industrial Sector
The industrial ...
How to Overcome Procrastination and Start Taking Action
... tomorrow" mode, consider trying these effective strategies.
1. Break Tasks into Smaller Steps
Often, we avoid starting a task because it seems overwhelming. The solution is to divide the task into small, specific steps.
For example: If you need to write a report, don’t think of it as a monumental undertaking. The first action could be opening the document. The second could be writing the title. The third could be jotting down key points. The easier the start, the simpler it is to get engaged.
2. Use ...
Pressure on Russia's oil exports is set to increase.
... sanctions pressure on Russian oil supplies to the global market, according to Dalip Singh, Deputy National Security Advisor to the U.S. President. He stated that new measures would target the sale and transportation of Russian oil.
Earlier, Bloomberg reported that in September, prices for Russian Urals crude oil fell below $60 per barrel, the price cap set by the G7 and the EU. As a result, Russian oil export revenues for the first half of September dropped by 30% compared to late June.
The average ...
Credit Overheating in Russia: What It Is and How It Threatens Companies and Citizens
... financial crisis if companies or citizens fail to meet their debt obligations on time.
Credit Overheating and the Current Situation in Russia
Currently, the Central Bank of Russia is observing signs of credit overheating in the corporate lending market. As reported by the head of the department at the Central Bank, annual growth rates of loans in this sector remain high, exceeding 20%. This indicates that many companies are taking out loans despite the high key interest rate and the associated increase ...
Dividend Investment Strategy - Key Features
... long-term investment strategy can provide individuals with a decent annual income. The amount of the payout directly depends on the company's profits, which are distributed among all shareholders based on the company's performance during the previous reporting period.
Most often, dividend payments occur once a year, with less frequent distributions occurring every six or three months. In some cases, dividends may not be paid at all, depending on the company's profitability and the board of directors' ...