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…
In February, the average rates on yuan deposits in the largest Russian banks fell below 4%. For three-month deposits, they amounted to 3.38% per annum, for semi–annual deposits – 3.66%, and for annual deposits – 3.85%. These are the lowest values since September 2024, when rates began to decline after peaking at 5.32% per annum…
The Indian markets have recently experienced two important events: the Union Budget and RBI policy announcements. However, they have passed without creating much invigoration. The correction in equities has resumed, INR/USD crossed the 88 level and India’s 10-year yield has hardened to 6.71% from the pre-policy levels of 6.65%. Evidently, markets are unconvinced about the…
The capitalization of the crypto market has reached $3.355 trillion (+$67 billion). The share of bitcoin is 58.0%, ether – 9.7%. The fear and greed index rose from 43 to 47, reflecting neutral investor sentiment. Trading on February 10 for BTC/USDT ended with an increase of 1%, to $97,430. Bitcoin’s movement continues to correlate with…
The leading digital asset has slightly declined over the past few days but remains afloat. Bitcoin is striving to recover lost ground. Analysts say that BTC is succeeding. On Monday, February 10, Bitcoin opened with a drop followed by a recovery. The asset traded at $96,752 in the morning before rising to $97,650. Over the…