... representatives of the financial sector. Equifax, one of the leading credit bureaus, reflects the state of consumer credit and household economies. Investors will analyze Equifax’s revenue growth from credit checking services against demand for loans. Synchrony ... ... improvement in the semiconductor situation. Nevertheless, the overall Asian tech sector is currently facing challenging times. Chinese tech giants – Alibaba, Tencent, JD.com – will not release their quarterly results until August. However, indirect ...

... Volkswagen is even considering closing three plants in Germany, a first in its history, due to internal pressures. These negative results suggest that German automakers are struggling to cope with external challenges, including the competitive threat from Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers and an economic slowdown in Europe. Major Risks Facing German Automakers U.S. Import Tariffs: Donald Trump has proposed raising import tariffs on vehicles as a measure to protect the U.S. auto industry. If tariffs ...

... sanctions pressure on importers of Russian fuel. Both India and China may be at risk of American sanctions. The U.S. Department of the Treasury has already stated the possibility of a 100% tariff on all exports from China to the U.S. as punishment for Chinese companies’ purchases of Russian oil. Paradoxically, Washington is simultaneously attempting to negotiate a new trade deal with Beijing, demonstrating a mixed strategy of "carrots and sticks." Nonetheless, the very fact of such threats ...

... ruble weakened amidst a range of internal and external factors. According to the Central Bank of Russia, the national currency ended the year with the following indicators: US Dollar Exchange Rate: +13.4% (ruble depreciation). Euro Exchange Rate: +7%. Chinese Yuan Exchange Rate: +6.8%. Main Causes of Ruble Depreciation Geopolitical Factors The introduction of new US sanctions against Russia in November 2024 dealt a serious blow to the economy. The sanctions affected key sectors and restricted access ...

... for financial markets. Key economic data is scheduled for release, including the Purchasing Managers' Indices (PMI) from major economies, the ADP employment report in the U.S., and oil inventory data. Additionally, speeches from central bank leaders, including ... ... bank heads like Powell & Lagarde set directional cues across currency & equity markets. Particular attention should focus on Chinese & Eurozone PMIs as they directly affect commodity demand & export dynamics impacting Russian equities. On domestic front—local ...