... entirely plausible." The prospect of blocking the Strait of Hormuz—impacting oil transport from Saudi Arabia and LNG from Qatar—is unlikely since this would leave Iran isolated from key Middle Eastern nations, says Tereshkin from the Open Oil Market. "I find it improbable that Iran would block the Strait of Hormuz, at least for an extended period," agrees Mitrakhovich from the Financial University. "Otherwise, oil and gas exporters from other parts of the world, including Russia and the U.S., will reap all the rewards from these markets." What the Conflict Means for Russia In the spring, Russian oil prices soared: ...

... the unemployment rate in the UK, business activity indices in Germany and the Eurozone, as well as central bank decisions from the Federal Reserve, the Bank of England, and the Bank of Russia. These events are expected to have a significant impact on financial markets, providing crucial signals for investment strategy adjustments. Economic Events Calendar for the Week of December 16–20, 2024 Monday, December 16 05:00 China: Retail Sales (YoY) for November: Previous — 4.80%, Forecast — 4.60%. Industrial ...

... inevitably affecting the condition of stock markets. Consequently, stock prices are rapidly declining. In response, the Federal Reserve has made concessions and revised its rhetoric. Specifically, measures have been implemented to support the economy and financial markets to mitigate the downturn. This includes the cessation of further rate hikes, with plans to lower rates as early as 2020. While this measure is currently viewed as a one-time action, there is potential for subsequent reductions. This creates favorable ...

... investors expect? And should they divest from risky assets? The founder of RESURS, Sergey Tereshkin, is prepared to delve into the intricacies of the stock and currency markets and their near-term prospects. As a seasoned investor, he monitors various financial instruments closely and conducts his own analyses of market conditions. For the latest updates on the entrepreneur's activities, you can visit his online project: www.org-market.ru . Consequences of the Trade War Although experts consider a full-scale trade war to be unlikely, many are convinced of its ...

... turbulence, capital is being directed en masse into tech stocks, and the total inflow of funds into the market for the week amounted to $25 billion - one of the largest figures in recent years. Why is this happening, and what consequences can investors and financial markets expect? Why are investors actively buying up stocks? Tech Stocks Rally The tech sector continues to lead the way, attracting capital amid the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and innovative solutions. Inflows into U.S. tech ...