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 12, 2025 | All Markets, Future of investment, News, News of the day, Strategy, Weekly news, World Markets
As the second half of June unfolds, global equity markets sit at a delicate inflection point. The S&P 500 recently pierced the symbolic 6,000 mark, up over 12% year-to-date, buoyed by resilient tech earnings, AI-driven optimism, and receding fears of an immediate...
by Natalija Riabko | May 29, 2025 | Article, Investing, Market Theory, News, News of the day, Strategy
In the uneasy rhythm of the financial world, one quiet question persists: is optimism essential to investing? Or is it merely a comforting illusion – useful in calm waters, dangerous in storms? At first glance, the answer seems obvious. The very act of...
by Natalija Riabko | May 26, 2025 | Forecast, Investing, News, News of the day, Strategy, Weekly news, World Markets
As we enter the final week of May 2025, financial markets navigate a precarious balance between competing economic forces. This pivotal period will test investor strategies amid shifting fundamentals, with several key developments poised to shape near-term...
by Natalija Riabko | May 12, 2025 | China, Forecast, Investing, News, News of the day, Oil, Strategy, USA
Key Drivers for the Next Two Weeks The financial markets are entering a period of heightened sensitivity to geopolitical and macroeconomic developments. The US-China tariff agreement, US-Iran nuclear negotiations, and shifting oil supply dynamics will...
