... potential and passive income makes Ether a sort of 'digital oil' for the crypto industry—a foundational asset for decentralized finance (DeFi), NFT marketplaces, and other blockchain services. This status supports corporate interest: recent estimates indicate that the combined reserves of ETH on the balance sheets of public companies reached about one million coins by the end of July. Despite ongoing volatility, many investors perceive Ethereum as a technological platform with long-term growth potential....

... banks underscore the importance of adapting to changing conditions. The growth in interest income and asset management activity demonstrates that even in challenging times, banks can maintain resilience. This is a positive signal for investors and an indicator of future trends in the global financial sector.» Conclusion The profits of Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase have exceeded expectations, highlighting their resilience amidst economic challenges. Anticipations for the reports from Bank of America ...

... increase in supply, along with ongoing risks of a slowdown in the global economy, exerts a "cooling" effect on prices. Macroeconomic Factors. At the end of the last week, commercial oil inventories in the U.S. decreased more than expected, indicating resilient demand and preventing a sharp drop in prices. At the same time, expectations of monetary policy easing in major economies fuel investor interest in commodity assets, including oil. As a result, by the end of the week, the oil market ...

... search—from improving natural language understanding to launching generative response modes (e.g., the Search Generative Experience project). The strategy of “cannibalizing itself before competitors do” has become a necessity for Google. Management has indicated a willingness to integrate AI solutions even at the cost of restructuring established monetization processes, as the alternative—losing audience—poses an even graver threat. Investors, however, have responded to this situation with mixed ...

... against the dollar, while housing, food, and fuel prices have increased multiple times. How has the cost of living in Russia changed over more than two decades, what factors have influenced inflation, and what can we expect in the future? Key Inflation Indicators Since 2001 Average annual inflation: 9.1%. Dollar exchange rate: increased 3.4 times (from 29 rubles to 98 rubles). Housing prices: increased 16 times. Tobacco products: price of a pack of cigarettes increased 27 times. Food products: significant ...