... 2024, China's economy grew by 5%, exceeding analysts' expectations. An export boom, stimulus measures, and a recovery in industrial production were key growth factors. However, the country faces a number of challenges: trade restrictions, a demographic decline, and a real estate crisis. What led to the records and what prospects await China in 2025 — read in our article. China's Economy in 2024: 5% Growth, Key Successes, and Challenges China ended 2024 with an economy growing 5%, beating analysts' ...

..., expected revenue growth of 16.8%. Tuesday, November 19 Pre-Market: WMT (Walmart Inc) — 15:00, expected revenue growth of 4.2%. WKHS (Workhorse Group) — 17:00, expected revenue growth of 98.1%. LOW (Lowe's Companies) — 14:00, expected revenue decline of 2.9%. XPEV (Xpeng Inc ADR) — 13:30, expected revenue growth of 367.0%. MDT (Medtronic Inc) — 14:45, expected revenue growth of 3.5%. VIPS (Vipshop Holdings Ltd ADR) — 13:00, expected revenue decline of 6.7%. J (Jacobs Engineering Group ...

... peak values but will remain above the target of 2%, keeping monetary authorities on high alert. The Fed paused its interest rate hikes during 2024, and toward 2025, it began to cautiously signal a possible easing of policy if inflation continued to decline. As of early May 2025, the Fed's base rate remains at elevated values compared to previous years, indicating expensive dollar liquidity. This monetary policy suppresses the influx of speculative capital into risk assets, including cryptocurrencies,...

..., Peterbilt, etc.). The PACCAR report is interesting as a gauge of demand for freight transport and carriers' investments in updating their fleets. An increase in truck sales and orders for new models signals a revival of trade and industry, while a decline in demand may indicate business caution. Additionally, PACCAR is developing its electric and autonomous truck segment, and investors are evaluating progress in these technologies. Pentair (PNR) – an industrial company specializing in water purification ...

The activity of the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market in Russia has reached a three-year low, raising concerns among investors and analysts. The reasons for the decline in activity are linked to changes in the economic situation in Russia, including an increase in the key interest rate and the exit of non-residents from the market. This article will explore the main factors affecting the current state of the ...