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Economic News, Saturday, August 16, 2025 – Global Markets at Record Levels Amid Fed Policy Easing Expectations
... surpassing the 43,000 point mark for the first time, reflecting investor confidence amid weak inflation and expectations of a softening of the US monetary policy:contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}:contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}. On this data, markets will commence trading on Monday, recording gains in stock indices against the backdrop of confidence in further Federal Reserve rate cuts.
Key Economic Indicators and Commodity Prices
Central Bank of Russia Exchange Rate (as of August 16):
$80.02 (↑0.26 roubles), €93.71 (↑0.65 roubles), ¥11.11:contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}. The Russian currency continued to weaken moderately amid external factors and expectations ...
Bessent on BTC Reserve: The US Will Not Buy Crypto, Actively Using Confiscated Assets
... Tracing:
verification of the origin and purity of coins.
Operational Risks:
custodial procedures, key infrastructure, cybersecurity.
Political Factor:
changes in priorities may affect reserve management regulations.
What This Means for Liquidity and Prices
The absence of market purchases by the government alleviates expectations of “government demand” as a driver of prices. However,
the non-sale of confiscated BTC
removes a potential source of price pressure and effectively
reduces circulating supply
. Altogether,...
Startup and Venture Investment News — Sunday, August 17, 2025: New Unicorns, IPO Wave, and Global Venture Boom
... first half of 2025, over 150 companies went public worldwide. Among the recent successful listings are fintech giant Chime, cryptocurrency company Circle, and even defense and space project Voyager Space—all of which made a strong debut on the public market, with their stock prices significantly increasing on the first day of trading, confirming strong investor demand for new tech issuers. Additionally, several notable startups have already filed for IPO in the second half of the year, hoping to capitalize on the favorable ...
Demand for Russian Oil in India: Reasons and Prospects
India's Demand for Russian Oil Surges Due to Increased Discounts
Indian oil refineries have begun to ramp up purchases of Russian oil in light of expanded discounts being offered.
The increase in price differentials makes Russian oil more attractive compared to alternative grades, contributing to its growing share in India's imports.
Indian Refineries Increasing Demand for Russian Oil Amidst Rising Discounts
Context and Market Implications
Demand for Russian oil from Indian refineries has begun to recover as discounts to benchmarks widen and logistics are optimized. For investors, this signals a strengthening role of the Indian market in the structure of Russian exports,...
The Importance of Portfolio Diversification
... This strategy smooths out the fluctuations caused by market volatility. Its primary principle is to reduce investment risks by investing equal amounts at regular intervals. It also entails buying more specific shares when prices are low and fewer when prices are high.
Even with successful portfolio diversification, it is important to monitor the market and the companies you invest in to respond timely to any changes.
To achieve portfolio diversification, seek asset classes with negative correlation. This way, if one asset starts to decline, others may rise.