... event comparable to Black Friday, will significantly impact retail and e-commerce stocks like Alibaba and JD.com. The day’s sales results are essential for assessing consumer sentiment in China, especially amidst economic slowdown concerns. Russia’s decreasing trade surplus could weaken the ruble and heighten concerns over economic stability, potentially influencing investor sentiment and Russian markets. Tuesday, November 12 UK — Unemployment Rate (September) Germany — ZEW Economic Sentiment Index (November) Eurozone — ZEW Economic Sentiment Index (November) U.S. — Producer Price Index (PPI, October) Key Points to Watch: The UK unemployment rate provides insight into labor market conditions,...

... of influence on the value of a stock or other asset: Macroeconomic level. The general economic and political situation forms the background on which the market develops. The state of the economy (GDP growth rates, inflation, interest rates, exchange rates) directly affects the entire stock market. For example, a period of economic growth contributes to the growth of profits of many companies, which also pushes up the value of their shares, while a recession or crisis leads to a decrease in corporate indicators and pressure on asset prices. Thus, the analysis of global and country factors is an integral part of the fundamental analysis structure, allowing you to understand the conditions in which a business operates. Industry ...

... Risks are Associated with Bonds? What is Default? Bonds are considered one of the safest instruments, but they still carry certain risks. Market risk. The price of a bond on the exchange constantly fluctuates due to overall interest rate movements. If rates rise, bond prices fall. However, if the bond is held to maturity, the investor will still receive the full nominal amount, even if the market price has decreased. Default risk. This is the situation when the issuer cannot pay the coupon or the nominal amount. Defaults do not usually happen suddenly; investors learn about financial troubles in advance, and the bonds decrease in value. If default is declared,...

... dependence on foreign currencies. Positive Trade Balance A surplus of exports over imports ensures a stable inflow of currency into the country. Seasonal Factors At the beginning of the year, demand for foreign currency from importers traditionally decreases. Ruble Exchange Rate Forecast Experts believe that in the coming month, the dollar exchange rate will remain in the range of 100–105 rubles, which is attributed to stable oil prices and cooling import demand. This level of the exchange rate is comfortable for the budget,...

... Additionally, pilot initiatives for small hydropower plants and biofuels are being launched. Global trends show record growth rates in "green" energy. China remains the largest investor in this field: in the first five months of 2025, approximately ... ... developing solar and wind power projects to modernizing grid infrastructure and energy storage systems. Electric Power Sector: Decreased Output and Increased Tariffs In the electric power sector in Russia, a slight decline in overall electricity generation ...