In this comprehensive analysis, Sergey Tereshkin examines the pivotal economic events slated for Thursday, December 5, 2024. The article delves into significant macroeconomic indicators, including Switzerland's unemployment rate, Germany's manufacturing orders, and the Eurozone's retail sales figures. A focal point is the OPEC+ meeting and its potential ramifications on global oil prices and the Russian economy. Additionally, the piece evaluates the U.S. trade balance, initial jobless claims, Canada's...

The Central Bank of Russia has made a significant decision by lowering the key interest rate to 18%. This event marks the beginning of a new cycle of monetary policy easing. Economists and financial market experts anticipate that this measure will stimulate lending growth, improve the mortgage market, and negatively impact inflation in Russia. What are the implications of this rate cut for Russia's GDP and the Central Bank's forecasts for 2025? In this article, we will examine how this decision will...

... there are several rules investors should adhere to in order to mitigate risk: Diversify risks. This means choosing not only stocks but also bonds, bills, bank certificates, options, etc. It's also important to consider different sectors, currencies, and countries for investment. Do not abruptly change strategy and sell securities in response to a drop in asset value. Avoid panic; sound investing is only achievable with a clear head. The same applies to impulsive decisions — resist succumbing to them....

To achieve the targeted capitalization of the Russian stock market at 66% of GDP by 2030, it will be necessary to attract over 1.28 trillion rubles annually through IPOs. We analyze which sectors will become the drivers, which companies may go public, and what reforms are needed to boost the market. Doubling the Capitalization of the Russian Stock Market by 2030: IPOs Averaging ₽1.28 Trillion Annually By 2030, Russia has set an ambitious goal: to increase the market capitalization of its stock...

B2B marketplaces are changing the rules of trade in the raw materials sector. Let's explore how these platforms operate, their benefits for suppliers, buyers, and carriers, and why Open Oil Market is becoming a convenient solution for all participants in the supply chain. B2B Marketplaces: A Modern Solution for Raw Material Trading Can you buy petroleum products in bulk today as easily as ordering a book from an online store? Just a short while ago, such a level of convenience seemed impossible...