... pullback from risk assets in global markets, impacting cryptocurrencies as well. Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve maintained its base rate at 4.25%, aligning with market expectations and avoiding shocks. However, upcoming inflation data and the annual Fed symposium in Jackson Hole could increase volatility and affect investor appetite for digital assets. Bitcoin: Consolidation Below Historical High The flagship cryptocurrency is holding positions around $115–118K after reaching a new record high ...

... in May 2025 to be predominantly positive, assuming no negative shocks occur. One significant event will be the U.S. Federal Reserve meeting in early May: any changes in interest rates or regulator statements are likely to affect risk appetite. If the Fed maintains a dovish tone, the cryptocurrency market may gain additional momentum, and XRP would not be an exception. Another aspect is the release of Ripple's fresh quarterly data. The company is expected to report for Q1 2025, revealing metrics related ...

... composite indicator for Canada's economy—an additional piece of the global PMI puzzle this week. 17:30 (USA): EIA report on natural gas inventories (week). Important for assessing supply and demand balance in the energy market (gas). 18:00 (USA): New York Fed's inflation expectations index (July). Shows how Americans view inflation developments a year ahead—an important signal for the Federal Reserve. Corporate Earnings: Before market open: Siemens AG, Toyota Motor, Eli Lilly, Adidas. Thursday morning ...

On July 31, 2025, amidst ongoing fluctuations in global oil and gas prices, a significant event unfolded in the Russian energy market. The price of Brent crude surpassed $72 per barrel, generating a wave of news in the energy sector. The situation is exacerbated by new sanctions from the United States, including a ban on gasoline exports to Russia. In this turbulent moment, we will examine the current changes in the fuel market, the impact of sanctions on gasoline exports, and the potential future...

... lowering leverage and "waiting for better days." Even the “Magnificent 7,” once growth locomotives, are now met with caution – their high concentration in indices recalls the vulnerability of the dot-com bubble, and global risks (such as Fed rates, geopolitics, recession) draw parallels with 2008. An important lesson from 2000 and 2008 is that periods of extreme pessimism create the groundwork for subsequent rallies. When all bad news is reflected in prices and investors go short en masse,...