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Economic News August 3, 2025 — Fed Rate Cut, Apple and Meta Reports, Gold Price Increase

... contraction in manufacturing activity for the second consecutive month. Weak external demand and cautious consumption are hindering industry. In response, Chinese authorities announced an additional stimulus package: tax reductions for small businesses, eased mortgage lending conditions, and accelerated infrastructure projects in the second half of the year. The People's Bank of China previously lowered key rates (by a total of 0.25 pp in June and July) and is ready to continue easing policy to avoid deflation....

Key Economic Events and Corporate Reporting: Week of July 28 to August 1, 2025

... earnings reports after market close could set the tone for the week’s start, especially Waste Management's data and Cadence's report reflecting the state of industry and utilities. Tuesday, July 29, 2025 Major Economic Events: 12:00 (UK): Approved mortgage lending statistics (June). An indicator of the state of the British housing market. 15:30 (USA): Goods trade balance for June. Data on U.S. exports and imports that influence GDP calculation. 17:00 (USA): Consumer confidence index CB (July) and ...

Investing for Beginners: Where to Start and What Mistakes to Avoid

... pull money out of investments in unforeseen circumstances. Formulate your investment goals. Clearly define why you are going to invest. Goals can be different: to save a certain amount for retirement in 20 years, to save capital for a down payment on a mortgage in 5 years, to receive passive income in the amount of N rubles per month in a few years, etc. The term and approach to investing depend on the goal. Write down your goals and set priorities - this will become the basis of your investment plan....

Economic News August 2, 2025 — US Labor Market, Trade Truce, Amazon and Samsung Reports

.... Weak external demand and cautious consumer behavior are leading to a downturn in the manufacturing sector. In response, Beijing announced an additional package of stimulus measures: the government has announced tax cuts for small businesses, eased mortgage lending conditions, and new infrastructure projects for the second half of the year. The People’s Bank of China had already cut key rates earlier (a total of 0.25 percentage points in June and July) and is signaling its readiness to continue ...

Economic News: Saturday, July 26, 2025 - CBRF Reduces Rate, Wall Street Hits New Highs

... sustained high growth, reflecting the dynamic development of emerging economies. For the quarter ending June, HDFC's net income grew by approximately 5% year-on-year. The bank's loan portfolio expanded by more than 15% over the year, particularly due to mortgage and consumer lending, while asset quality remained high (the proportion of defaults is around historical lows). Notably, HDFC Bank announced a rare initiative for the Indian market—a bonus share issue for current shareholders, indicating management’s ...