... S&P 500 capitalization is a significant milestone confirming the resilience of the U.S. stock market and the attractiveness of index strategies . For CIS investors, it serves as an argument for maintaining a long-term allocation to U.S. assets in a global portfolio, but with an emphasis on risk management, realistic expectations regarding valuations , and careful monitoring of Fed rates , EPS , and concentration in "megacaps."

... stabilized around ¥145 per $1. India also stands out: its stock indices are hitting records, and the economy is expected to grow by more than 6% this year, remaining one of the most dynamic globally. Nevertheless, the factors of China's slowdown and global risks require caution from investors. Russia: Stable Ruble and Rate Cut Outlook The past week was calm for the Russian market. The ruble exchange rate, after a brief dip following the July Central Bank decision, stabilized around 80 ₽ per $1. The key ...

... operating in affected regions, regardless of the condition of the specific companies involved. Non-market risks are harder to predict and control, as they are unaffected by the investor’s actions. It is impossible to fully eliminate the impact of global events. However, the influence of these risks can be partially mitigated. Diversification across countries and sectors helps ensure that events in one country or sector do not significantly cripple the entire portfolio, alongside selecting strategies that account for the macroeconomic environment....

... measures, regardless of potential market reactions. This involves the possibility of imposing maximum tariffs on Russian goods and secondary sanctions against buyers of Russian oil and gas. The prospect of such actions keeps the market tense given the risks to global energy supply chains. Moscow, on its side, has made it clear that it does not intend to change its policy under external ultimatum. Thus, on a global level, processes of trade de-escalation among major economies and the intensification of sanction ...

... year's levels, the return to summer highs signals a fragile balance of factors. The European gas market is also experiencing a new surge in prices ahead of the autumn-winter season: despite record gas volumes in storage, traders are factoring in the risks of potential winter supply shortages. At the same time, the global energy transition is gaining momentum – various countries are registering new records in electricity generation from renewable sources, although governments are still not abandoning traditional resources to ensure the reliability of energy systems....