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XRP Price Forecast for May 2025: Technical Analysis and Key Factors

... internal value. At the macro level, a moderately favorable economic situation and institutional interest in cryptocurrencies create a tailwind for further price growth. In the baseline scenario for May 2025, XRP is expected to hold above the key support level of $1 and gradually aim for the upper range of $1.5 – $2.0. Should an optimistic scenario unfold (altseason, new positive news), a breakout above $2 and movement toward new local highs is possible. However, experienced investors also account for risks: high market volatility, potential overbought conditions following the rally at the start of the year, and unforeseen regulatory changes may lead to corrections. In the event of adverse developments (deteriorating market sentiment or ...

Central Bank Lowers Rate to 18% — Beginning of Monetary Policy Easing

... Forecast: Average rate of 7.5–8.5%, signifying a return to neutral policy in the long term. Inflation: Inflation forecast for the end of 2025 has improved to 6–7% (down from 7–8%). The inflation estimate for 2026 remains confirmed at around 4% target level. Economic Growth: The forecast for Russia's GDP growth in 2025 remains in the range of 1–2%, and for 2026 – 0.5–1.5%. The regulator does not expect high dynamics for the economy in the coming years amid external uncertainty. External Account and Oil: A more modest surplus of the current account is expected in 2025 – around $33 billion (down from $38 billion previously), and for the trade balance – $104 billion (down from $111 billion previously). The deterioration is attributed ...

What Is Uranium and Why Is It So Important?

... radioactive properties allow its use in industrial measurement devices. For example, uranium-based sources are used to control liquid levels, material thickness, and density in various industrial processes. These devices are popular in metallurgy, construction,... ..., and Australia are currently the top uranium producers, controlling much of the global supply. Kazakhstan, for example, has accounted for over 40% of the global market in recent years, actively supplying uranium to countries with developing nuclear energy ...

What the US Imports from Russia — Uranium, Fertilizers, and Palladium

... tariffs on all countries continuing trade with Russia if Moscow does not cease hostilities in Ukraine within 50 days. However, it is currently challenging for America to completely abandon the remaining Russian goods. The total volume of $3 billion accounts for less than 0.1% of U.S. imports — a figure that is practically at the level of a statistical error. Nonetheless, these supplies meet important needs in individual sectors. Without establishing alternatives — developing domestic production or seeking other suppliers — the cessation of even this small flow could negatively ...

Concentration of the US Stock Market Reaches Record High: What Does This Entail?

... risks does such a situation entail, and how can one protect their investments? The Concentration of the US Stock Market Reaches Record Levels: What Will It Lead To? The US stock market is experiencing a historic moment: the largest 10% of companies account for 75% of the entire market, exceeding the levels observed during the Great Depression of the 1930s. Moreover, the top 10 companies in the S&P 500 now control 40% of the index, setting an absolute record for concentration. This phenomenon raises both optimism among investors and concerns about ...