... cash reserves in light of the aforementioned risks. Currently, the company holds the majority of its funds in U.S. dollars (in highly liquid assets like U.S. Treasury bills). However, a 4% decline in the dollar's value in the first quarter of 2025 has already ... ... converted Berkshire’s capital into other currencies when he believed the dollar was overvalued and vulnerable. Now, with a record cash reserve, the conglomerate may consider holding part of its funds in foreign currencies or assets denominated not only ...

... and financial news for July 27, 2025, prepared in a business style for investors. US Markets: Record Rally and Fed Decision Expectations The American stock market continues to show impressive growth. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq indices set new historical highs daily over the past week – a rare “perfect week” when records were fixed every trading day. At the end of Friday’s session, the S&P 500 gained about 0.4% (to approximately 6,389 points), while the Nasdaq rose by 0.2% (approximately 21,108 points), resulting in weekly index growth of 1–1.5%. The rally ...

... 0.25 pp in June and July) and is ready to continue easing policy to avoid deflation. These measures aim to help achieve the GDP growth target of ~5% in 2025. Elsewhere in Asia, positivity prevails. The Japanese Nikkei 225 is holding near multi-year highs – a weak yen and strong corporate reports support exporters; the Bank of Japan maintains its ultra-easy policy, and the yen has stabilized around ¥145 per $1. India also stands out: its stock indices are hitting records, and the economy is expected to grow by more than 6% this year, remaining one of the most dynamic globally. Nevertheless, the factors of China's slowdown and global risks require caution from investors. Russia: Stable Ruble and Rate Cut Outlook ...

... countries. The analysis revealed that nearly 40% of all smartphone theft claims made by customers in Europe originated from the United Kingdom. Notably, British users comprise only about 10% of SquareTrade's customer base, indicating an disproportionately high level of mobile thefts in the country. Scale of Smartphone Theft in Britain According to SquareTrade, the UK accounts for 39% of all mobile device thefts recorded in Europe, meaning that two out of every five stolen phones in Europe are taken in Britain. This statistic places the country significantly ahead of other nations involved in the study. For comparison, despite such a high percentage of thefts,...

... unexpected market movements. Macroeconomic Events: Rates, Inflation, and PMI Central Bank Decisions Brazil (00:30 MSK): The Central Bank of Brazil will announce its interest rate decision on the night of Thursday. A hold on the key interest rate at 15%, a record high for the last two decades, is expected. Inflation in Brazil has dropped to around 5%, remaining above the target of 3%, which suggests the regulator will maintain a pause in its easing cycle. Any unexpected movement in rates by the Brazilian central ...