... November, New Home Sales for October, Richmond Fed Manufacturing Index for November Consumer Confidence Index: Reflects consumers' optimism about the economy, impacting spending behaviors. New Home Sales: Indicates the health of the housing market and consumer demand. Richmond Fed Manufacturing Index: Provides insights into manufacturing activity in the Fifth Federal Reserve District. Positive data could bolster investor confidence, while negative outcomes might raise concerns about economic momentum. 22:00 ...

... European economy and the American housing market. Corporate Earnings: Before Market Open: Procter & Gamble, UnitedHealth Group, AstraZeneca, Merck & Co., Boeing, Spotify, Royal Caribbean, UPS. The morning reports encompass a broad range of sectors – from consumer demand (P&G) and healthcare (UNH, Merck, AstraZeneca) to aerospace (Boeing) and the travel industry (Royal Caribbean). Investors will receive initial signals regarding the performance of these sectors. After Market Close: Visa, Booking Holdings, Starbucks,...

... in inflation: annual price growth has dropped to approximately 7–8%, significantly lower than the peaks earlier in the year. The Bank of Russia noted in its accompanying statement that inflation expectations among the population are decreasing and consumer demand remains subdued, creating room for cheaper credit. The regulator also improved the inflation forecast for the end of 2025 and allowed for the possibility of further rate cuts if current trends persist. Markets reacted ambiguously to the CBR's bold ...

... new high. Global production is expected to be around 9.2 billion tons, primarily due to increased coal usage in Asia. In countries like India and several Southeast Asian states, electricity generation from coal continues to grow to meet rapidly rising demand. The largest consumer of coal, China, is likely to maintain combustion volumes at levels similar to last year or decrease them slightly in 2025 (a decrease of less than 1% is expected compared to 2024). Meanwhile, European countries, having filled gas storage facilities ...

... oil production in August will enhance raw material availability and exert downward pressure on global oil prices, thereby indirectly facilitating further gasoline price reductions. In other words, the current U.S. oil products market is favorable for consumers: supply exceeds demand, prices are gradually falling without shortages. In Europe, the situation with motor fuel prices is relatively stable. After the turmoil of 2022–2023, during which sanctions and logistical restructuring led to sharp price fluctuations, the gasoline ...