... expectations of additional stimulus in the second half of the year are driving stock prices, particularly in the technology sector. Analysts note that the rapid rise in the shares of IT giants has led to one of Wall Street’s best first halves in decades,... ... the Russian financial market, the week ended with a major event – the Bank of Russia significantly reduced the key rate. The regulator's decision following the meeting on July 25 to lower the rate by 2 percentage points (from 20% to 18% per annum) was ...

... UnitedHealth Group, AstraZeneca, Merck & Co., Boeing, Spotify, Royal Caribbean, UPS. The morning reports encompass a broad range of sectors – from consumer demand (P&G) and healthcare (UNH, Merck, AstraZeneca) to aerospace (Boeing) and the travel industry ... ... the Fed's decision in the evening will shape short-term sentiment. If the Fed rate remains unchanged, focus will shift to the regulator's rhetoric – hints at future steps could significantly impact the U.S. market . On the corporate front, a torrent ...

... Investors. On Tuesday, August 19, investors' attention is focused on a series of diverse signals from the economy and the corporate sector. The macroeconomic agenda includes fresh inflation data from Canada, housing construction statistics from the US, and the ... ... monetary policy, potentially strengthening the Canadian dollar. Conversely, a slowdown in inflation would ease pressure on the regulator, supporting sentiments in the stock market and signaling price stabilization. Investors worldwide are monitoring inflation ...

... remains far from the peak values of 2021, the current uptrend indicates that private capital is gradually returning to the tech sector. Over six months, a total of more than $200 billion was invested in startups, reflecting a new venture boom in the post-crisis ... ... years. Causes include decreased activity from local investors and a shortage of successful exits (IPOs and M&As) amid stricter regulation in the tech sector. Meanwhile, other parts of Asia are witnessing some positive signals. India has managed to maintain ...

... low unemployment will increase the probability of maintaining a hawkish policy, while signs of economic slowdown will lead the regulator to consider pausing. At 17:00 MSK, the monthly figure for pending home sales for July will be released. This indicator ... ... Industry: Gas Reserves and Kansas Fed Index In the second half of the day, attention will turn to the raw materials and industrial sectors. At 17:30 MSK, the US Department of Energy will publish statistics on natural gas inventories for the week, demonstrating ...