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Weekly Economic Events Calendar for U.S. and Russian Traders (November 18 – 22, 2024)

... U.S. economic prospects. Focus Points: EU and Canada’s CPI reports and G20 discussions on Ukraine may affect the euro and Canadian dollar. Statements on the Ukraine situation could impact European indices. Wednesday, November 20 Markets Closed in Brazil China LPR Rate — 04:15 MSK: China’s prime lending rate will indicate Beijing’s economic priorities. Key Economic Data: UK CPI (October) — 10:00 MSK: Influences rate decisions and the pound. Germany PPI (October) — 10:00 MSK: Indicates ...

Key Takeaways from Putin's Address at SPIEF 2025 – Essential Signals for Investors

... In the second part of the speech, Vladimir Putin focused on foreign economic issues and Russia's role in the world. He noted the growing importance of Global South countries and integration associations. In particular, the share of BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) in the world economy has already reached 40% and continues to increase. According to the president, this is an objective process: "a new world order is emerging naturally—like the rising sun, you can’t ...

Key Economic Events and Corporate Earnings: Week of August 4 - 8, 2025

... June. The growth rates of wholesale prices signal potential future consumer inflation in Europe. 15:30 (USA): Trade Balance for June. Data on exports/imports will affect the U.S. GDP assessment, especially in light of changes in trade policy. 16:00 (Brazil): Final S&P Global PMI indices in services and Composite (July). Assessment of business activity in the largest economy in Latin America. 16:30 (USA): Final S&P Global services PMI (July). Complements the picture of the state of the American services ...

Startup and Venture Investment News August 2, 2025 - IPOs, Mega-Rounds, and Global Growth

... rapid development of local startup ecosystems. From Nigerian fintech projects to Kenyan agtech startups — an increasing number of African teams are attracting international capital for scaling. Latin America is keeping pace: in 2025, Mexico surpassed Brazil in venture investment volume for the first time, and startups in the region are actively raising funds in sectors such as fintech, e-commerce, and delivery. The emergence of new innovation hubs in Mexico City, São Paulo, Dubai, Jakarta, and other ...

From labor uprisings to backyard barbecues: the history and traditions of May 1st

... Asian countries—Vietnam, India, Indonesia—also observe International Workers' Day, frequently organizing rallies and celebrations. Latin America widely celebrates May 1st, as the labor movement there has historically been strong. In countries like Brazil, Argentina, and Mexico, the day is officially a holiday: demonstrations, concerts, and sometimes political actions are held. African countries also follow suit—from South Africa to Nigeria, many nations adopted the tradition of celebrating Labor ...