... investment strategies. How Veterans Day Affects the U.S. Stock Market On Veterans Day, the U.S. stock market continues to operate, but the closure of banks and financial institutions leads to decreased trading activity. Many large institutional investors—funds, banks, corporations—suspend operations, which reduces trade volume. As a result, market liquidity diminishes and volatility increases. This lack of liquidity is particularly felt in stock and bond trading venues and can also impact currency and ...

... crisis. This could occur if sanctions against Gazprombank are strictly enforced or if new U.S. sanctions are imposed. A broader European gas deficit and rising prices would ensue, according to Igor Yushkov, an expert from the National Energy Security Fund and the Financial University under the Government of Russia. Even if Moldova secures alternative gas suppliers, it will have to pay European spot market prices, which could soar to $800–$900 per thousand cubic meters—or even exceed $1,000 ...

....5% per month (18% annual rate). Sberbank provides the installments, with Alfa-Bank and Tinkoff Bank joining soon. Buying fuel on installments is quite popular. Over ten months, 76 transactions amounting to 58,306,794 rubles were closed using loan funds. You can calculate the fuel cost and place an order on installments. "Oil Resource Group" is a technological company engaged in raw material trading and asset management in Russia, Europe, and the CIS. The company's turnover in 2020 ...

... targeted programs, which also decreased housing availability for certain categories of citizens. Mortgage Lending: In 2024, mortgages accounted for 68% of transactions, down from 80% in 2023. This also indicates a reduction in the share of borrowed funds amidst rising interest rates and overall economic instability. Prices of New Homes: The average price of new homes in Moscow and the Moscow region increased by 6% in 2024. This is significantly lower than the rate of price increases in previous ...

... Electrification. To comply with environmental standards and maintain competitiveness, automakers may accelerate their transition to electric vehicles. This will require significant investments, but it may attract interest from "green" investors and funds. Is It Worth Investing? For investors, German automakers currently represent both a risky and potentially lucrative investment opportunity. On one hand, the current decline in stock prices for BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Volkswagen may offer a chance ...