The pessimism of stock managers has reached unprecedented levels, and fears about the events in Ukraine have given way to fears of global recession, hawkish central bank policies and rising inflation, according to data from a monthly survey by Bank of America (NYSE:BAC). The percentage of respondents expecting the global economy to worsen has risen […]

In the course of today’s trading, the U.S. dollar is growing in value against the Japanese yen and getting cheaper against the euro. Investors are evaluating the comments of the Fed representatives after the release of data on inflation in the United States, which has reached a multi-year high. On the eve, the member of […]

In March, consumer prices in the UK jumped by 7% compared to the same month last year, according to data from the country’s National Statistical Office (ONS). The rise in prices became a record since March 1992. Thus, inflation accelerated compared to February, when consumer prices rose by 6.2%. Analysts polled by Bloomberg on average […]

In March 2022, the deficit of the U.S. state budget decreased by 71% and amounted to $193 billion compared to $660 billion a year earlier, the country’s Treasury Department reported. Budget revenues increased by 18% and reached $315 bln. The growth of revenues was largely due to the increase in tax revenues amid economic recovery. […]

On Wednesday, the Russian stock market started trading in a slight plus on the background of improving external stock market conditions and stabilization of oil, as well as a lull in the news flow regarding anti-Russian Western sanctions. The MosBirch index added 0.42% and amounted to 2551.68 points during a minute of trading. The RTS […]

The Ministry of Energy allowed oil prices to rise up to $150 per barrel in case of embargo, and trade turnover between Russia and China increased by almost 29% in three months – these and other important news for Wednesday morning, April 13, in our daily review. Oil prices may rise to $150 per barrel […]

The Russian Government has approved the rules for settlements for the leasing, rental and purchase of aircraft from companies from “unfriendly” countries. If a lessor has a structural subdivision registered in Russia, payments will be made in roubles. If the company has a structural subdivision in a country that has not joined the anti-Russian sanctions, […]

Sberbank reported that Google has removed the bank’s application from the Google Play store on the Android platform. Updates for the application are also unavailable, writes RBC. “The previously installed application works, there are no restrictions on its use. We recommend that customers do not delete the installed application of the bank,” – said in […]

The Central Bank has extended the universal license of Tinkoff Bank. The credit organization received the right to conduct operations with precious metals, follows from the information on the website of the Central Bank. The license was updated on April 11. Now “Tinkoff Bank” can attract and place precious metals (except coins) individuals and legal […]

Russia under sanctions pressure needs to pay special attention to projects and plans related to the development of the Arctic zone, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said. “Now, given all sorts of restrictions and sanctions pressure, we need to pay special attention to all projects and plans related to the Arctic. Do not postpone them, […]

Broker Univer Capital has reached a preliminary agreement with the Central Bank of Russia on the development of a rehabilitation plan, RBC writes with reference to the broker’s message. “The company has reached a preliminary agreement with the Central Bank of Russia to prepare a plan of financial rehabilitation of the company,” Univer Capital said. […]

Germany may face the highest inflation rates in decades, according to a report prepared by a group of economic research institutes, including Ifo. The experts of the institutes have drawn up two scenarios for the development of the German economy amid a high level of uncertainty about energy supplies from Russia. The baseline scenario provides […]

The UK government has extended sanctions against entrepreneurs and companies from Russia, the British Foreign Ministry said in a notification. The UK has added more than 200 companies and individuals to the sanctions list. LUKOIL (MCX:LKOH) head Vagit Alekperov, Sistema chairman Vladimir Yevtushenkov and Viktor Medvedchuk, head of the Ukrainian party Opposition Platform – For […]

The U.S. dollar is getting cheaper against most of the world’s major currencies on Thursday morning as traders await the outcome of the April meeting of the European Central Bank (ECB). The ECB at the end of the meeting on Thursday will not change key interest rates, believes the vast majority of analysts. At the […]

Quotes of gold futures declined during Asian trading on Thursday. On COMEX, a division of the New York Mercantile Exchange, gold futures for delivery in June are trading at $1.00 per troy ounce, down 0.57% at the time of writing this commentary. The low of the session was at $ per troy ounce. At the […]

Inflation in the United States may have peaked in March and may now begin to decline, but the Federal Reserve (Fed) should still undertake a series of key rate hikes, according to Christopher Waller, a member of the Board of Governors of the Fed. U.S. consumer prices soared at an annualized rate of 8.5% in […]

The Central Bank is considering easing the requirements for the sale of foreign currency earnings by exporters, and the European Commission has presented the member states with an analysis of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decree on paying for gas from Russia in rubles – these and other important news for Thursday morning, April 14, in […]

The number of reported cases of coronavirus infection in the world reached 501 million 934 thousand 180 as of Thursday morning, data from the American Johns Hopkins University showed. Since the virus began spreading, 6 million 189,772 people have died worldwide after contracting COVID-19. Countries with more than 20 million infections include the US, India, […]