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Escalation of Conflict Between India and Pakistan: A Historical and Political Overview

... Under strong international pressure or following a change in political leadership (for instance, the rise of more moderate governments), the countries might agree to return to the negotiation table. Such a process could begin with small steps: restoring trade relations, exchanging prisoners, establishing agreements to prevent incidents on the border (a hotline between the military, meetings of commanders), and increasing the number of visas for citizens. Gradually, discussions could evolve toward key issues—most ...

Moscow Exchange Index (IMOEX): what is it and how can an investor use it

... exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and mutual investment funds (PIFs). Exchange-traded funds (ETFs): ETFs that replicate the IMOEX index allow investors to buy and sell shares in a portfolio of shares that correspond to the composition of the index. ETFs are traded on the exchange, which ensures high liquidity and transparency. Investing in ETFs is a relatively simple and affordable way to receive returns associated with the growth of the IMOEX index. Mutual investment funds (PIFs): Mutual funds that invest in shares of companies included in the IMOEX index offer a more diversified approach. These ...

Trade Wars: What Investors Should Worry About

The situation in the currency and stock markets has been quite unstable lately. This is primarily related to the trade war between China and the United States, as well as upcoming changes in internal politics within the European Union. The situation in both the currency and stock markets has recently been quite shaky. This is primarily related to the ongoing trade ...

Cardano (ADA) to Bitcoin (BTC): Price Forecast for May 2025 – Analysis and Prospects

... excitement in the crypto market. Analysts from CoinCodex and other AI models give a very broad range for ADA in 2025 – from a relatively modest ~$0.90 to several dollars – underlining uncertainty and high dependence on external conditions. Investment ... ... incorporate moderate growth for ADA in their models: according to consensus forecasts from several funds, by the end of 2025, ADA may trade in the range of $1–2 (implying partial outperformance of Bitcoin if it grows at a slower pace). Despite differences in ...

Russia Launches Independent Gold Exchange: An Alternative to LBMA and a Step Towards Dedollarization

... sovereignty. It demonstrates Russia and its partners' commitment to building their own architecture of international financial relations, where pricing for key commodities such as gold occurs without reference to Western centers. It remains to be seen how ... ... international liquidity. Nonetheless, the mere fact of the emergence of an alternative platform already creates a precedent: global gold trade is no longer a monopoly of London and New York. In the long term, as ties between BRICS countries strengthen and trust in ...