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Wednesday, November 20, 2024: Key Economic Events of the Day

... demand based on China's economic policies. A reduction in the LPR could stimulate Chinese demand for European goods, benefiting sectors such as automotive and luxury goods. Impact on the United States: The U.S. economy, with its substantial trade ties to ... ... October (10:00 GMT) The release of the UK's inflation data will provide insights into consumer price trends and may influence the Bank of England's monetary policy decisions. Impact on Europe: Inflation trends in the UK can affect the strength of the British ...

Sanctions have begun to be lifted: what should Russian investors expect?

... facilitate access to new technologies, which will have a positive impact on the competitiveness of Russian companies. Which companies will be leaders in this context? It is important for investors to pay attention to key companies from the energy and banking sectors, such as Gazprom, Sberbank and other industry leaders that initially suffered losses due to sanctions. Given that the lifting of restrictions can increase their export opportunities and strengthen the ruble, these companies can offer attractive ...

Growth of Money Supply in Russia by 19.2%: What It Means for Investors

... negative consequences: Positive Effects: Stimulating economic activity. A larger volume of money in circulation can promote consumption and investment growth. Supporting liquidity. An increase in the money supply helps avoid liquidity shortages in the banking sector. Reducing debt burden. With the growth of money supply, interest rates may decrease, facilitating debt servicing. Negative Risks: Acceleration of inflation. Excessive growth in money supply can lead to rising prices for goods and services. Currency ...

ISM Services PMI Beats Forecast; S&P 500 Rises as Fed Remains Cautious

... to cap risk appetite. As a result, while the ISM news gave stocks a welcome lift, further upside for the S&P 500 index may hinge on evidence that inflation is coming under control, allowing central banks some leeway to ease up on tightening. Central Bank Outlook: Fed and Peers Remain Vigilant The April ISM data arrives at a crucial time for central bankers. For the Fed, the combination of steady growth and elevated price readings in the service sector presents a policy dilemma. On one hand, the lack of any severe economic slowdown gives the Fed room to pause and assess incoming data rather than rush into rate cuts. On the other hand, the sticky inflation signals from the services PMI reinforce ...

Economic News August 2, 2025 — US Labor Market, Trade Truce, Amazon and Samsung Reports

... Nikkei 225 continued to fluctuate near multi-year highs, finishing the week with a slight increase. Financial results from Japanese corporations for the second quarter generally pleased investors, while a weak yen remains supportive for export-oriented sectors. The Japanese yen stabilized after recent weakening around ¥145–146 per $1, receiving support from falling US bond yields. The Bank of Japan maintained its ultra-loose monetary policy at its late July meeting, leaving the key rate negative and only slightly adjusting bond yield control parameters. Prior to the July 27 upper house elections, uncertainty somewhat restrained the ...