... macroeconomic data, and signals from central banks. Many analysts have already factored in potential shifts in policies from leading regulators (expectations for a rate cut from the Fed have notably increased) and accounted for the anticipated strong financial results from major companies. Overall, markets are in a wait-and-see mode, preferring to avoid risks until macroeconomic signals and outcomes of scheduled events become clearer. Fed Policy and Central Bank Expectations: Market Sentiment Although the decision ...

... widespread epidemic as low, but this news unsettles markets. The combination of deflation and sanitary risks intensifies expectations that Beijing will need to increase stimulus to achieve growth targets. Corporate Reporting Season: Key Takeaways Companies' financial results: The latest earnings season is concluding, and most major companies have managed to avoid negative surprises, although performance dynamics vary by sector. Here are a few examples: ConocoPhillips: The oil and gas giant reported a 15% decline in ...

... about growth prospects. Impact on Europe: The earnings reports from major U.S. corporations can significantly influence European markets, particularly for companies with substantial operations or supply chains linked to these firms. Positive earnings results may boost investor confidence, leading to increased investments and potentially higher stock prices in related European sectors. Conversely, disappointing earnings can trigger market volatility, as investors reassess the financial health of interconnected industries. For instance, a strong performance in the U.S. technology sector could positively impact European tech companies that supply components or services to U.S. firms. Similarly, robust earnings in the U.S. consumer ...

....2% y/y in Q2 compared to 6.4% in Q1). On other Asian exchanges, dynamics have been predominantly positive, though lacking a unified trend. Japan’s 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 ...

... a room in a hostel on the outskirts of the city. Even surviving on the 15,000 rubles may prove difficult, as each month will result in a purchasing power decline for that amount. Therefore, it is much more profitable to invest in foreign currencies, such ... ... suggests adhering to several principles: To minimize the risk of losing money, deposits should be made exclusively in state financial institutions. It is advisable to avoid deposits in commercial banks, even if they promise significantly higher interest ...