... structures (for example, the National Semiconductor Industry Investment Fund). Singapore allocates significant resources through funds like Temasek and GIC to tech companies worldwide while also funding local R&D centers. Israel spends a record ~4.5–5% of GDP on R&D—one of the highest rates globally—creating a continuous flow of innovations and talents from universities and the military (almost every major tech company in Israel received a government grant at early stages). In the U.S., funding is ...

This week brings a series of high-impact economic events for traders in the U.S. and Russia. From inflation and GDP updates in major global markets to central bank rate decisions and trade balance data, these events could set the tone for market movements. Key highlights include the FOMC and Bank of England rate decisions, China’s potential fiscal stimulus announcements,...

... anticipate a series of significant economic events poised to substantially impact global financial dynamics. Key highlights include the Reserve Bank of India's interest rate decision, Germany's industrial production data, the Eurozone's third-quarter GDP figures, as well as U.S. reports on non-farm payroll employment and unemployment rates. Additionally, investors will focus on the University of Michigan's consumer sentiment index and the active rig count data from Baker Hughes. Speeches by Federal ...

... year if price growth remains sustained. Against this backdrop, the yen appreciated significantly, bolstering the stocks of Japanese banks while export-oriented companies faced pressure from the stronger currency. German Economy: Recession Confirmed GDP Decline: Preliminary data indicates that Germany's GDP contracted by 0.3% in Q2 2025 compared to the previous quarter. This marks the third consecutive quarter of decline, officially confirming a recession in Europe's largest economy. The downturn ...

... Kingdom: Bank of England Interest Rate Decision for December: Previous — 4.75%, Forecast — 4.75%. 16:00 Russia: Weekly International Reserves: Previous — $614.40 billion. 16:30 United States: Initial Jobless Claims for the week: Previous — 242K. GDP Deflator for Q3: Previous — 2.50%, Forecast — 1.90%. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for Q3: Previous — 3.00%, Forecast — 2.80%. 17:00 United States: Existing Home Sales for October: Previous — 3.96 million, Forecast — 3.97 million. Investor ...