... profit. Hedging risks: A company that buys raw materials buys a Put option on a commodity. If the price of the commodity falls, it can lock in the current price, offsetting losses from the fall in the value of the underlying asset. Strategies in volatile markets: Traders use American options to play on short-term price changes, since they can be exercised at any convenient time. When is it profitable to use American options? In highly volatile markets: If the price of the underlying asset changes unpredictably, the ability ...

... companies better understand the nuances of entering the capital markets in these two countries. 1. Market Regulation and Oversight One of the most significant differences between American and Russian IPOs relates to the regulation of the securities market. American IPO: In the U.S., the regulation of the securities market is enforced by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC imposes strict disclosure requirements, financial reporting scrutiny, and corporate governance standards. Companies ...

... American LNG is on average more expensive than Russian LNG due to high costs of liquefaction and transportation across the Atlantic. For European consumers, this may mean an increase in the final cost of gas. For example, in 2023, the average price of American LNG on the European market was 15-20% higher than in Russia. Logistics risks. LNG delivery from the United States requires stable sea routes and significant transport resources. Increasing volumes may encounter capacity problems on key sea routes, which increases the risk ...

... one supplier in India, is its discounted price. The volume of Russian oil supplies to India is unlikely to significantly decrease, given that Urals is trading at a double-digit discount to Brent, says Sergey Tereshkin, founder and CEO of the Open Oil Market trading platform. Americans certainly do not offer discounts on their oil. The fact that India sometimes increases, then reduces its purchases of American oil can be explained by seasonal factors. "Currently, India is trying to boost petroleum production because the ...

... this could affect U.S. tech stocks and the global market. DeepSeek: A New Threat to American Tech Stocks? Chinese DeepSeek and Its Ambitions Chinese company DeepSeek has become the focus of scrutiny from experts who warn of its potential threat to American stock markets. DeepSeek is developing advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and is reportedly poised to radically change the balance of power in the industry. Technological Superiority Without Modern Chips A particular concern is DeepSeek's potential ...