... corrections could lead to losses for novice investors who were only anticipating growth, thus hindering sustainable upward movement. 3. Economic Uncertainties and Investor Preferences The global economy today is facing a high level of uncertainty: inflation, currency fluctuations, and rising interest rates—all of which favor safe-haven assets like gold and government bonds. Despite Bitcoin's appeal, many investors, particularly institutional ones, may prefer more established assets for capital preservation....

... significantly influences port cargo flows. Slowdown in global economic growth and reduced demand for raw materials from major economies (China, EU) diminishes export activity through Russian ports. While domestic economic growth remains generally stable, currency fluctuations and inflationary constraints affect companies' capacity for new capital investments. Therefore, macroeconomics is a decisive factor that shapes the primary development vectors in the industry. The current state of market conditions ...

... Foreign Assets and Funds. To diversify, a portion of funds can be invested in foreign markets through ruble-denominated ETFs and mutual funds tracking global indices (the USA, Europe, Asia) or commodity assets. This broadens investment horizons but adds currency and geopolitical risks. Historically, global stock indices have shown average annual returns exceeding 7–10%. Investing in foreign stocks and funds can help reduce the portfolio's dependence on the Russian market situation. Mutual Investment ...

... ($WUSH): Closing of the register for dividend payment of 2.11 rubles Henderson ($HNFG): Last day with dividends of 8.38 and 9.62 rubles Traders and investors should closely monitor these events as they may significantly impact financial markets and currency exchange rates.

... Petersburg platform is potentially open to participants from BRICS countries interested in trading actual bars outside the control of Western exchanges. This represents another step toward de-dollarization—transitioning to settlements in national currencies and reducing the dollar's role in global trade. In recent years, central banks of BRICS countries and several other states have been rapidly increasing their gold reserves, diversifying investments, and reducing the share of dollar-denominated ...