... favor cryptocurrency as an asset class. There is also a noticeable increase among institutional investors and national governments in the cryptocurrency market. Despite the heightened interest, the primary concern among institutional investors remains price volatility. Unlike traditional assets currently held in investors' portfolios, cryptocurrencies are more challenging to predict due to their fluctuating nature. With new tools and platforms aimed at institutional investors, it is evident that the ...

... Defensive companies are indeed less susceptible to economic downturns. However, here’s the catch: most predicted bear markets do not materialize. Investors attempting to time the market in this way often end up buying defensive stocks at inflated prices, only to sell them at a discount later. At the same time, they miss out on the opportunity for gains from high beta stocks. The right way to protect a portfolio from bear markets or even black swan events is to diversify risk across asset classes....

... of Finance, payments under the damper mechanism, reverse excise tax on oil, and investment surcharge for January-November 2024 reached 3.36 trillion rubles, surpassing the 2023 level by 15%. While the damper is aimed at curbing gasoline and diesel prices, the other two types of subsidies are tied to the level of refinery modernization: The reverse excise tax is intended for refineries where the output of oil products is at least 75% of the volume of crude oil processed. Refineries with a ...

... Tereshkin recalled that trade restrictions were first introduced by Joe Biden's administration. Specifically, since last fall, the tariff on Chinese electric vehicle imports to the U.S. has been set at 100%, meaning that consumers will have to pay twice the price when purchasing an electric car. Furthermore, China is rich in mineral resources critical for the "new" energy sector, the expert noted. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), China accounted for over 60% of global lithium ...

... shift to sustainable energy sources is one of the key global trends. Companies investing in green technologies not only support ecological sustainability but also reap significant economic benefits: Reduced dependence on fossil fuels and volatile energy prices. The potential to attract investments and subsidies from governments and international organizations. Improved company image among consumers focused on sustainable development. How Business Can Adapt to Innovative Changes? To successfully integrate ...