... the lion’s share of US GDP, suggests fundamental strength persisting despite ongoing external uncertainties. Equity markets greeted the news with cautious optimism. The S&P 500 index extended its recent gains on the back of the upbeat ISM data, as investors took comfort in evidence that the US market can continue expanding without veering into recession territory. A pickup in new orders and a stabilisation in employment fuelled hopes that consumer demand and corporate earnings in service industries ...

... management of PJSC Astra Group plans to recommend to the board of directors to allocate 550 million rubles for the payment of dividends for the first 9 months of 2024. This was reported by Deputy CEO for Economics and Finance Elena Borodkina at the Investor Day in Moscow. Interfax This proposal reflects the company's desire to ensure stable income for shareholders, despite significant investments in the development of the product line and business expansion. Earlier, following the results of the ...

... financial results is still negative, but with less intensity by half. The volatility of this category remains high—changes in exchange rates or interest rates can noticeably affect Gazprom's financial results under RAS regardless of operating profit. For investors from the CIS, it is crucial to understand that such exchange rate and one-off items are largely paper-based: they reflect current revaluation and accounting rules rather than the movement of real money. Nevertheless, they impact reported net ...

... influence investment decisions. Basis Points and Central Banks Central banks often announce interest rate changes in basis points. For example, if the U.S. Federal Reserve raises its key interest rate by 50 basis points, this represents a 0.5% increase. Investors closely monitor interest rate changes, as they affect the availability of credit and the overall economic situation. How Basis Points are Applied in Practice 1. Impact on Bond Yields: Bond yields can be adjusted by just a few basis points, and ...

... resource supplies from Russia. The US-EU Trade Deal Supported the Market: Washington and Brussels narrowly avoided a trade war by agreeing on mutual tariffs and large-scale purchases of American energy resources by the European Union. This news improved investor sentiment and intensified expectations for increased demand for US oil in the future. Geopolitical Premium in Prices: Trump's ultimatum to Moscow (essentially threatening new sanctions within the next two weeks if progress on peace is not made) ...