by Natalija Riabko | Jul 3, 2025 | ESG Criteria, Investing, News, News of the day, Strategy
Over the last decade, environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors have grown from a “nice‑to‑have” into the centerpiece of global finance. In 2020, ESG‑focused funds in Europe amassed €1.2 trillion (approx. $1.3 trillion / £1.0 trillion) – a 37.1% jump...
by Natalija Riabko | Jul 2, 2025 | Commodities, Forecast, Investing, News, News of the day, Oil, Raw Materials, Strategy, USA, Weekly news, World Markets
In the first half of 2025, the US dollar index plunged more than 10 %, marking its steepest decline since the early 1970s. Underpinning this drop are growing concerns over the independence of the Federal Reserve amid political pressure, sustained large fiscal...
by Natalija Riabko | Jun 26, 2025 | Forecast, Investing, News, News of the day, Stock Exchange, USA
A quiet but significant shift may be underway on Wall Street. According to Reuters, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), NASDAQ, and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) have been holding ongoing talks about reducing regulatory burdens for public...
by Natalija Riabko | Jun 23, 2025 | Futures, Investing, News, News of the day, Oil, Raw Materials
As geopolitical tensions flare – most recently in the Middle East – oil and gas prices often react within hours. On the night of June 12th, following initial military strikes between Israel and Iran, crude oil surged 13% before paring gains to 7% by...
by Natalija Riabko | Jun 11, 2025 | Bond Market, Investing, News, News of the day
Imagine the global government bond market as the world’s giant, ultra-safe savings jar – home to more than $80 trillion in outstanding debt, stretching across U.S. Treasuries, Eurozone debuts, UK gilts, Japan’s JGBs, and others. It’s a stage where big economic...
by Natalija Riabko | Jun 3, 2025 | Future of investment, Investing, News, News of the day, The Investment Case
As of mid-2025, Mastercard Inc. remains a towering figure in global finance – an emblem of technological precision, transactional scale, and strategic foresight. Yet beneath the surface of its glowing financials, a more nuanced question emerges: are investors...
