... monitors changes in central bank rates, inflation, GDP growth rates, unemployment, the state of the trade balance, industrial output and other indicators of economic activity. For example, if the US economy demonstrates strong growth and the Fed raises the key interest rate, a fundamental analyst expects the dollar to strengthen – a rate increase makes investments in dollar assets more attractive, increasing demand for the currency. On the contrary, a soft monetary policy (lowering rates, turning on the printing press) ...

... savings in hard currencies. On the other hand, support for the national currency continues to come from still high oil prices, foreign currency sales by the Ministry of Finance (including yuan from reserves under the budget rule), as well as a high key interest rate from the Central Bank of Russia. The recent reduction of the key rate by the Central Bank to 18% per annum has slightly eased financing conditions; however, the level remains elevated. High rates make ruble assets more attractive for investors and ...

....3-1.4 million units. The company AVTOVAZ is also anticipating a substantial decrease in demand, with sales dropping by 25-30% from planned volumes. Additionally, the company is considering the possibility of price indexation next year due to rising key interest rates and fluctuations in the ruble exchange rate. These changes carry significant consequences not only for automakers but also for the Russian economy as a whole. Let’s examine the factors influencing the market and what this means for the country's ...

... Budget expenditures on health care, especially the Medicare and Medicaid programs, are also a significant burden. Rising medical costs and an aging population lead to additional costs in this area. 2. Increased Cost of Debt Service An increase in the key interest rate of the Federal Reserve System (FRS) has a significant impact on the cost of servicing the national debt. When the borrowing rate rises, the interest burden increases, and the budget funds allocated to repay the debt become more significant. With ...

... July and the first of August promises to be eventful for investors. The American U.S. market finished the previous week on a high note, with indices reaching new peaks, and market participants are looking ahead with optimism. Attention now shifts to key economic events – the Fed's interest rate decision, fresh inflation and employment data, as well as the release of PMI indices – alongside a wave of corporate earnings from major companies. These reports and statistics will help gauge market sentiment and future projections for stock ...