Russia's Ministry of Economic Development forecasts a 51% increase in average wages by 2028. What does this mean for investors? We explore ... ... prosperity. Higher wages improve housing affordability: more families can save up for a mortgage down payment or expand their budget for buying property. In the short term, high interest rates make mortgages costly, but the expectation of future rate cuts,...

... Hathaway, several subsidiaries are already preparing for the repercussions of trade conflicts (for instance, manufacturers reliant on imported components are calculating the need to raise prices). Additionally, Buffett expressed concern about the state of U.S. public finances. He stated that the current fiscal policies and enormous budget deficits are genuinely alarming. Government debts are rising, and the country “operates on a deficit that cannot be sustained indefinitely.” This scenario risks accelerating inflation and undermining trust in the dollar in the future. Although ...

... higher grades of gasoline. A serious threat to the fuel market, however, is the current drop in oil prices, which could prompt the Ministry of Finance to reduce subsidies under the damping mechanism (compensating part of oil companies’ costs from the budget for supplying fuel to the domestic market at prices below export levels). The expert recalls that a previous attempt to cut subsidies in July 2023 led to a rally in the fuel market, forcing the Ministry of Finance to revert to the previous damping ...

... innovative startups is on the rise. 3. Geographical Priorities United States The US economy remains the growth leader among developed markets due to strong domestic demand and investments in technology. However, risks are associated with high inflation and a budget deficit. Asia China is actively recovering its economy despite external challenges, with growth anticipated in the real estate and consumer goods sectors. India is becoming a new magnet for capital due to its rapidly growing economy. Europe The ...

... More information about him and his business activities can be found on his project’s website: sergeytereshkin.ru (сергейтерешкин.ру). Market Trends Many... ... not only to foreign assets but also to Russian ones. For instance, the news that the U.S. intends to tighten sanctions on Iran and its oil triggered a surge in prices for... ... majority of contracts for supplying military aircraft. The increase in the defense budget signed by the government has positively impacted its stock prices. Boston Scientific...