... diversification is simple: if some assets decrease in value, others may rise and offset the losses. For instance, during the crisis of 2020, investments in the technology sector compensated for the losses incurred from the decline in the stock prices of tourism companies and airlines. Key Principles of Portfolio Diversification Asset class allocation: stocks, bonds, real estate, commodities, and cash. Geographic diversification: investments in companies and markets from different countries and regions. Sector ...

... will also provide insights into consumer activity. Revised GDP estimates for the Eurozone may shift sentiment on the euro and equity indices, with confirmation of growth providing support for European stocks. In Russia, financial reports from major companies will reveal their economic health, influencing their share prices and investor interest. Friday, November 15 Japan — Q3 GDP UK — Retail Sales (October) U.S. — Retail Sales (October) and Industrial Production (October) U.S. — University ...

... dedicated to the development of energy cooperation between Russia and China. The piece examines forecasts for energy consumption growth in China, the increase in Russian exports of oil, gas, and coal to the country, as well as the participation of Russian companies in the construction of nuclear power plants in China. Special attention is given to joint projects such as Yamal LNG and Arctic LNG-2, involving Chinese investors and banks. The article highlights the strengthening of energy ties between the ...

... approximately $9 billion in the current fiscal year and up to $12 billion in the next—enormous additional expenses for the economy. Moscow has promptly responded to the situation, offering New Delhi an additional price concession to retain the market. Russian companies, according to Reuters , are ready to provide India with a discount of around $5 per barrel off the indicative price of Urals relative to the benchmark Dated Brent . Analysts from Kpler estimate that this concession has become a necessary measure ...

... services, sellers raise prices. Demand increases, while supply is lacking, leading to price growth. Rising production costs. Increases in the prices of raw materials, energy, transportation, or labor create higher production costs. In such conditions, companies pass on the increase in expenses to consumers. Excess monetary supply. If the central bank sharply increases the money supply in the economy, outpacing the growth of real indicators, the excess money contributes to inflation. Excessive issuance,...