... followed by speeches from the heads of the Bank of England, the Fed, and the ECB during the day, with business activity indexes and oil statistics set to be released later in the evening. Concurrently, numerous companies worldwide will report their profits and sales, reflecting the state of various economic sectors (from industry to technology). These economic events and corporate reports could set the tone for market dynamics and investment strategies in the coming days. US Corporate Reports Today, a significant block of quarterly reports from American corporations will be released, providing insights across multiple ...

... Investors will be watching to see if this positive trend continues: strong results from HCA will bolster confidence in sustained demand for medical services, while signs of a slowdown may raise concerns about the impact of increased costs on sector profitability. Aon plc – a global insurance and risk management firm, one of the largest brokerage firms in the world. Quarterly results from Aon will show trends in demand for corporate insurance and consulting services amid volatile markets. Rising interest rates may have boosted investment income from insurance reserves, but they also present challenges for Aon's clients in terms of more expensive financing. If the company ...

... tech giants Meta and Microsoft, along with chip maker Qualcomm, will set the tone for the entire tech sector. Also reporting are automaker Ford and several fintech/online companies (Robinhood, Carvana), which will provide insight into the breadth of corporate profit recovery. Commentary: Wednesday is likely to be the central day of the week. Investors will be flooded with data: GDP figures on both sides of the Atlantic will reveal the actual growth rate of the economies, while the Fed's decision in the evening ...

... and European assets, especially if the regulator surprises with the scale of a rate hike or unexpected softness/hardness in rhetoric. The imposition of U.S. tariffs adds to the nervousness: investors will evaluate the potential impact of tariffs on corporate profits. On the corporate front, the day's reports cover a wide range of sectors: morning publications from Siemens and Toyota will provide insight into industry and automotive sectors, while evening reports from Gilead and ConocoPhillips will reflect ...

... return is low—barely exceeding the inflation rate (around 9.5% in 2024). If withdrawn early, the bank pays less interest. Taxes: Personal Income Tax (PIT) (13%) is paid only on income exceeding approximately 210,000 rubles annually. Government and Corporate Bonds Profitability: Federal bonds (OFZ) are the most conservative option. Short-term OFZ yields about 17-19% per annum. Corporate bonds from reliable companies can generate returns of 20-30% or more (the corporate bond index RUCBCPNS closed at around 23.7% ...