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Record Cash: $347.7 Billion at Berkshire Hathaway

... that available stocks were overvalued. In the late 1990s, Berkshire remained largely inactive in the overheated dot-com market, avoiding the bubble and subsequently seizing the opportunity to buy undervalued assets after its burst. Prior to the 2008 financial crisis, Buffett also maintained substantial reserves and minimized risks, allowing Berkshire to invest in several companies under favorable conditions during the height of the panic (e.g., Goldman Sachs and General Electric) and garner significant profits thereafter. Similarly, in 2020-2021, when markets were recovering from the pandemic, Berkshire ...

Ruble Concludes 2024 Above 100 Against Dollar: Causes, Forecasts, and Implications

... of challenges for the ruble and the Russian economy. Amidst sanctions, declining export revenues, and high interest rates, the ruble significantly weakened. In 2025, volatility in the currency market is expected to persist, making careful planning of financial and investment decisions crucial.

Central Bank Lowers Rate to 18% — Beginning of Monetary Policy Easing

... recover and export revenues drop. The narrowing interest rate differential diminishes the attractiveness of ruble-denominated investments, which could also press on the exchange rate. However, a sharp depreciation is not forecasted – ruble assets still ... ... bond yields had already accounted for the rate decrease. The initiated easing cycle generally creates favorable conditions in financial markets. Lending and Mortgages An extended period of high borrowing costs has significantly stalled loan growth in Russia,...

Cryptocurrency News August 11, 2025 — Bitcoin and Ethereum at New Levels, Institutions Strengthen Positions

... its stake to $13 million. This move by conservative academic institutions serves as an important signal: more and more institutional investors are starting to include crypto assets in their portfolios. Meanwhile, several Bitcoin ETFs launched by major investment firms are already operating on the stock market. The introduction of accessible financial instruments (such as BlackRock’s ETF) significantly eases the entry of institutional and retail investors into the crypto sphere. Furthermore, there are expectations in the market for approvals of similar funds for Ethereum and other highly ...

Price Forecast for Avalanche (AVAX) in May 2025: Analytics, Events, and Risks

... environment. Furthermore, their partnership with JPMorgan within its blockchain platform Onyx emphasized the interest of traditional financial institutions in Avalanche's technologies. Avalanche is finding applications in the real economy, which enhances the ... ... Avalanche blockchain to digitize millions of vehicle titles, increasing efficiency and security in document handling. Global investment firm Franklin Templeton launched a tokenized money market fund based on Avalanche, showcasing how traditional finance ...