... Donald Trump abstained from the promised harsh sanctions against Russia set for August 8, opting for diplomacy instead. The White House announced a meeting between the US President and Vladimir Putin on August 15 in Alaska, replacing immediate new restrictions. Trump had previously threatened ... ... sanctions if there was no progress regarding Ukraine. The decision to initiate dialogue instead of escalation was met with relief in markets: the immediate threat of sanctions has been temporarily lifted, and the Russian ruble strengthened slightly on this news....

... export-oriented sectors. The Japanese yen stabilized after recent weakening around ¥145–146 per $1, receiving support from falling US bond yields. The Bank of Japan maintained its ultra-loose monetary policy at its late July meeting, leaving the key rate negative and only slightly adjusting bond yield control parameters. Prior to the July 27 upper house elections, uncertainty somewhat restrained the market; however, the ruling coalition managed to retain a majority, which participants viewed positively—the course for stimulating ...

... trade relations: despite potential compromises with allies, a significant portion of US tariffs on goods from China remains in place, and the prospects for their removal... ..., in Japan, domestic politics is in focus over the weekend: elections for the upper house of parliament are taking place on July 27. There is a risk that the ruling coalition... ... for trade deals was balanced by local risks and investor caution in Asia. Commodity Markets: Oil Balances, Gold Holds Its Position The commodity markets are maintaining...

... financial world, the Buffett Indicator is one of the most discussed metrics that can provide insight into the current state of the US stock market. According to the latest data, this indicator is reaching record levels, raising concerns among investors about the potential ... ... sustainable level. Similarly, prior to the 2008 crisis , the indicator exceeded 100%, reflecting overheating largely due to the housing bubble; the subsequent financial crash sharply reduced market capitalization relative to GDP. Even in more recent history,...

... beginning of the year, many regional exporters have faced a decline in orders. While the US and its partners discuss ways to ease trade disputes, uncertainty persists. Export-oriented... ... Japan, domestic politics have taken the spotlight: ahead of elections for the upper house of parliament (set to take place on Sunday), the ruling coalition risks losing... ... positivity was balanced by local risks and cautious investor sentiments in Asia. Commodity Markets: Oil in Balance, Gold at Its Peak The energy market is characterized by a relative...