... to the company, Bitcoin now constitutes two-thirds of its liquid assets. This move demonstrates the business sector's confidence in the long-term value of the first cryptocurrency. MicroStrategy (an American public company) has increased its Bitcoin reserves to approximately 628,000 BTC (around $74 billion at the current rate). In 2025, the firm attracted significant resources and aggressively increased its cryptocurrency stock, solidifying its status as the largest corporate holder of BTC. This unprecedented case illustrates the growing acceptance of Bitcoin by the corporate sector as a strategic asset. Ray Dalio — a legendary investor and founder of Bridgewater Associates — has changed his view on crypto assets ...

... trajectory of the Bank of England and the pound exchange rate, significant for European retailers and exporters. Germany (ZEW) : leading indicator of investor sentiment; improvement supports Euro Stoxx 50, while weakening emphasizes defensive positions. Corporate Reports: Before Market Open (BMO, U.S. and Asia) Circle Internet Group (CRCL) — fintech/crypto infrastructure (USDC). Focus: reserve interest rate dynamics, stablecoin transaction volumes, operational margins. Sea Ltd. (SE) — Southeast Asia: e-commerce and gaming. Key: GMV, marketplace profitability, monetization in digital entertainment. Pony.ai — autonomous driving. Metrics: ...

... The main topics of the day include the escalation of US trade wars with major partners, preparations for negotiations between Washington and Moscow in Alaska instead of new sanctions, and the softening stance of leading central banks (the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of England). Additionally, attention is directed toward alarming signals of deflation in China and epidemiological risks, as well as the outcomes of corporate reports from several major companies. Russian investors are closely monitoring domestic events: financial reports from local companies and the dividend situation. US and Russia: A Meeting Instead of Sanctions The sanctions ultimatum is postponed ...

From July 28 to August 1, 2025, a series of significant economic events are expected that will impact the global financial market and corporate strategies. Investors will closely monitor reports from major companies and statistics related to key macroeconomic indicators. Focus will be on the PMI index, unemployment data, inflation rates, and decisions by the Federal Reserve regarding interest rates. The published reports could considerably affect stock prices and forecasts for the U.S. market. Given the situation with oil prices, this week promises to be particularly important for traders and analysts. Key Economic ...

... reliable companies currently offer coupons of 22–25%, and experts expect reductions to 22–23% in 2025 (if the key rate remains stable). There are also riskier issues with coupons ranging from 30–36% for seasoned investors. Risks. The primary risk of corporate bonds is default or deterioration in the issuer's financial standing. Many companies must pay high interest rates on loans due to the rise of the Bank of Russia's base rate. Evaluating the issuer's credit rating, debt load, and business reserves is crucial when selecting bonds. During declines in bond prices (due to rising rates or news about the company), losses may occur if sold prematurely; however, coupons often exceed bank deposit yields. Bonds with long maturity, fixed coupons,...