... Renowned Silicon Valley firms are also increasing their presence. In the American venture sector, funds have amassed unprecedented reserves of uninvested capital ("dry powder")—hundreds of billions of dollars ready to be deployed as market confidence ... ... indicates that the market is maturing. Mature startups are either merging with each other or becoming targets for acquisition by corporations, while venture investors are finally obtaining the long-awaited profitable exits. Russia and the CIS: Local Initiatives ...

... consumer inflation. Assessing the state of the economy: A rise in the PPI may indicate an increase in demand for goods and services, which is positive for the economy, but may cause inflationary pressure. Impact on investors: A rise in the PPI may affect corporate profits, commodity prices, and financial markets. Where it is most often found: Economic reports and publications by central banks (e.g., the Federal Reserve in the US or the Central Bank of Russia). Financial and analytical sites such as Bloomberg, Reuters. Forecasts for inflation expectations and monetary policy. Real case example: In March 2021, the US saw a sharp increase in the PPI by 1% compared ...

... net loss from these operations decreased. Likely, some of last year's one-off write-offs (e.g., impairment of specific assets, reserves for problematic accounts) did not recur at the same scale, so the increase in other expenses is nearly exclusively attributed ... ... almost two-thirds of the loss were "compensated" due to tax assets. Such tax optimization is standard practice in corporate reporting: the company legally minimizes tax contributions in loss periods and reflects expected savings in its reports....

... to rising interest income in light of increasing rates. Additional growth was fueled by robust retail banking performance and corporate client management. Expectations for Bank of America and Morgan Stanley Today, January 16, other major players in the ... ... expected due to a rebound in market activity towards year-end. Factors Influencing Results Rising Interest Rates: The U.S. Federal Reserve continued tightening its monetary policy in 2024, contributing to an increase in banks' interest income. Resurgence in ...

... of Iran possessing nuclear weapons triggers strategic recalibrations: Israel openly states it will not allow such a scenario, reserving the right to take preventive measures. Other regional countries (Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt) might also reconsider ... ... nuclear forces and a new arms race mean increased defense budgets in many countries. Major defense contractors (rocket and space corporations, submarine producers, control systems) may receive new contracts. Long-term investors might want to pay attention ...