... benchmark for Federal Reserve policy. A high reading could lead to further rate hikes, potentially cooling economic activity. Meanwhile, the EIA data will affect the energy sector, and the Canadian rate decision may have ripple effects on U.S.-Canada trade relations. Impact on Investors Energy Markets: OPEC’s report and EIA data are pivotal for crude oil price trends. These will influence energy stocks, commodity trading, and global inflation expectations. Currency Markets: U.S. CPI, Canada’s ...

... manufacturers in the U.S. and allied countries suffered significant income losses due to reduced Chinese orders. Analysts note that such policies may force China to further develop its domestic production capabilities (for example, through the "Made in China ... ... from the dollar. The threat of congressional and administrative measures aimed at key sectors (e.g., new tariffs of 104-145% on trade with China) compels investors to consider the geopolitical factor as one of the primary risk variables. The current situation ...

... rhetoric are unfolding concurrently. The outcomes of this standoff will largely determine the conditions for global oil and gas trade. Investors are closely watching whether the economic benefits of new export agreements will outweigh the potential negative ... ... stable supply volumes. In developed countries, the trend to reduce coal generation continues: environmental regulations and tax policies are making new coal projects less attractive. However, as noted, some countries in Asia are temporarily increasing coal ...

On Thursday, November 28, 2024, several key economic indicators and central bank communications are scheduled, which may influence market dynamics in Europe and the United States. Notably, U.S. markets will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving Day, potentially affecting global liquidity and volatility. Investors should pay close attention to the Eurozone Consumer Confidence Index, Germany's preliminary Consumer Price Index for November, and speeches from European Central Bank officials, as these...

... not expect high dynamics for the economy in the coming years amid external uncertainty. External Account and Oil: A more modest surplus of the current account is expected in 2025 – around $33 billion (down from $38 billion previously), and for the trade balance – $104 billion (down from $111 billion previously). The deterioration is attributed to the revision of oil prices (the baseline forecast for Urals decreased to $55 from $60 per barrel) and potential import growth. Thus, by 2027–2028,...