... capitalization remains above $3.7 trillion with little volatility. Minor pullbacks after a rapid rally are perceived as a healthy pause, strengthening the foundation for a new wave of growth. The macroeconomic environment remains relatively favorable. The US Federal Reserve has kept the base rate unchanged, and an unexpected vote by several members in favor of a rate cut has bolstered hopes for policy easing by fall. Global markets are closely watching inflation data and the upcoming Fed symposium in Jackson ...

... signals of potential deflation in China's economy and the release of Russian external trade data. This news is complemented by statistical reports from Europe, as well as the ongoing corporate earnings season, where several leading companies from the US, Asia, and Russia will present their results. These factors could influence investor sentiment at the start of the week and provide hints on what to pay particular attention to in the trading session. Asian Markets: Deflation in China and a Holiday ...

... Five of these—Russia, the USA, China, France, and the United Kingdom—are officially recognized as nuclear powers under the NPT. The others (India, Pakistan, Israel, North Korea) have developed their arsenals outside of international agreements. Let us take a closer look at the nuclear forces of each of the key countries and the modernity of their capabilities. Russia and the USA: Nuclear Superpowers Russia Russia holds the largest nuclear arsenal in the world—about 5,500 warheads. This is a legacy ...

... factors, current data, and strategies for investors. The Ruble Closed 2024 Above 100 to the Dollar: Reasons, Forecasts, and Implications By the end of 2024, the exchange rate of the ruble closed for the first time in history above the 100 rubles per US dollar mark, demonstrating a significant weakening against major global currencies. What caused such a decline, what can we expect in 2025, and how will this impact the economy and the population — we analyze in this article. 2024 Year-End Summary: ...

... investors' confidence in the country's economy. Force majeure events have a strong impact on currencies: during the global crisis of 2008 or at the beginning of the 2020 pandemic, there were sharp jumps in demand for “safe havens” (for example, the US dollar, Swiss franc, Japanese yen), despite the internal indicators of the economies. Fundamental analysis on Forex often relies on the economic calendar - the schedule of publications of important macro statistics and events. Traders know in advance when inflation data will be released, when the head of the central bank will ...