European stock indexes are showing mostly negative dynamics against the background of the early elections to the German Bundestag. The exception was the German DAX index, which shows growth. The British FTSE 100 recorded a slight decrease of 0.01%, reaching 8,658.25 points. The French CAC 40 dropped 0.31% to 8,129.46 points. At the same time,…
According to analysts, Bitcoin is currently in a relatively stable state but is in no hurry to reach new highs. This has caused concern among market participants, though some experts see no reason for alarm. In previous growth cycles, major news events and market anticipation played a key role in BTC rise. In 2023–2024, the…
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Yesterday, President Donald Trump’s statements about new trade tariffs were largely ignored by dollar buyers. However, risk-asset sellers were also notably absent. During his speech, Trump announced that he would likely impose tariffs on imported cars, semiconductors, and pharmaceutical products, with rates expected to be around 25%. These tariffs are likely to take effect on…
On Monday, gold prices rose slightly after a sharp decline at the end of last week. The current quote for spot gold is $2,898 per ounce. Despite the local weakening, the asset is still near record highs in the area of $2,960. Interest in the precious metal remains due to its status as a «safe…
Experts believe that Bitcoin is heading for a period of prosperity. The first cryptocurrency is paving its way upward thanks to an influx of capital. This source of growth for BTC remains strong, although the situation could change at any moment. Currently, Bitcoin is fluctuating around $97,000, which is an expansion of the range it…
Japan’s economy is showing signs of stagnation. By the end of 2024, the country’s GDP growth was only 0.1%, which is significantly lower than in 2023, when the economy grew by 1.5%. Nominal GDP, reflecting the size of the economy at current prices, reached 609.29 trillion yen (about $4 trillion), exceeding the 600 trillion yen…
Chinese companies are setting records for dividend payments and share buybacks thanks to corporate governance reforms. In 2024, they paid 2.4 trillion yuan (about $328 billion), and in 2025, according to forecasts, this amount will reach 3.5 trillion yuan. State-owned enterprises such as PetroChina and CNOOC demonstrate dividend yields above 7%, which makes Chinese stocks…
The UK economy grew by 0.1% in the fourth quarter. This exceeded forecasts for a 0.1% reduction. Growth was zero in the third quarter. The Bank of England lowered its base rate to 4.5% amid weak growth and lower inflation. Inflation is expected to increase to 3.7% by the end of 2025, but a return…