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Macroeconomic Events and Quarterly Reports of Major Companies on July 22, 2025: Reports from Coca-Cola, RTX, Equifax, SAP, UniCredit

... decrease in sales will indicate whether the repair boom continues or if high mortgage rates are cooling the market. PulteGroup (PHM) and D.R. Horton (DHI) – the largest home builders in the US. Their metrics (number of homes sold, new orders, average prices) are critically important against the backdrop of rising mortgage rates and changes in the real estate market. If builders show confident growth, it will serve as a positive signal for the entire housing market. Conversely, weak data could heighten ...

Advantages and Disadvantages of Direct Listing Compared to IPO

... involve the issuance of new shares, so the company does not receive additional funds. Instead, existing shares become publicly tradable. Role of Underwriters In a traditional IPO, underwriters play a crucial role in helping to establish the offering price of shares, allocating them to investors, and supporting the market in the early days of trading. A direct listing does not require the involvement of underwriters, which reduces the company's costs for the offering. However, this also means a lack ...

Bonds for Investors: How to Earn with Minimal Risks

... in the Russian market (government OFZ, municipal, corporate, mortgage, subordinated, and other structured bonds) and what to look for when choosing a specific issue. Additionally, we will clarify the role of the bond issuer and the main risks (market price fluctuations, liquidity, issuer default) associated with investing in bonds. What are bonds? A simple explanation of the essence of debt securities for the investor. What types of bonds are there? Classification: government (OFZ and municipal), ...

Wednesday, December 4, 2024: Analysis of Key Events and Reports

... cause volatility in the British pound. 12:30 MSK: UK - Services and Composite PMI for November The services sector is central to the UK economy. High readings will support the pound and strengthen investor confidence. 13:00 MSK: Eurozone - Producer Price Index (PPI) for October The PPI indicates inflationary pressures in the manufacturing sector. An increase in this index may heighten expectations for further rate hikes by the ECB, potentially strengthening the euro. 16:00 MSK: Brazil - Services ...

Chinese Oil Purchases from Iran: Hidden Operations and Their Consequences for Russia

... from Malaysia, Oman, or other countries. Financial Scale According to analytics firm Kpler, in 2024, the volume of Iranian oil shipments to China via the "shadow fleet" reached 350 million barrels over a 9-month period. With an average oil price of $80 per barrel and accounting for sanction-related discounts of 30-35%, the total value of the shipments is estimated to exceed $20 billion. These figures not only illustrate significant trading volumes but also the enormous economic advantage ...