... material prices reduce producers' profits, so having seen a significant increase in the price of oil, a fundamental analyst will predict a decrease in the company's oil refining margins. Another example: general market valuations (multipliers) for the banking sector differ from those for the technology sector. Using deduction, an investor conducts an analysis by extending fundamental data for the sector to an individual company - for example, comparing the indicators of a specific bank with the average for ...

... automotive sectors, while Gilead and ConocoPhillips' reports will indicate the "health" of the pharmaceutical and energy sectors. If, for instance, Eli Lilly and Gilead showcase significant sales growth, it will bolster interest in health care stocks.... ... metrics will act as a barometer for the entire oil and gas market. Thus, the combination of trading news, signals from central banks, and corporate surprises on August 7 will shape investor sentiment and could set the direction for markets leading into ...

... inventories could push oil prices down, impacting energy stocks, while low inventories may drive prices up, supporting the energy sector and potentially impacting inflation expectations. 4. Other Global Events Russia Consumer Price Index (CPI, October) — ... ... indicate inflationary pressures within the domestic market. High inflation could prompt tighter monetary policy by the Central Bank of Russia, affecting the ruble and potentially influencing Russian equities sensitive to interest rates. Brazil Central Bank’s ...

....2% on Friday and +2.2% for the week – marking the best weekly result in three months. The bank stocks led the gains: the European banking index added nearly +2% in a day and has soared an impressive +57% since the beginning of the year. Europe’s banking sector benefits from two fronts – high rates (before the current reduction) and an influx of investor capital seeking refuge from global trade risks in locally oriented assets. Additionally, successful quarterly results from several European credit ...

... attractive, as standard mortgage rates can be unaffordable for many borrowers. Why Have Major Banks Suspended Family Mortgage Issuance? The Impact of the Key Rate Increase. The recent hike in the key rate to 21% places significant pressure on the financial sector. Banks are compelled to reevaluate their lending conditions since long-term loans become riskier for financial institutions in a high-interest-rate environment. Increased Risks for Banks. In times of economic uncertainty, banks fear a rise in the number ...