Epam Systems Inc: 1 director

A director at Epam Systems Inc sold 2,500 shares at 181.799USD and the significance rating of the trade was 55/100. Is that information sufficient for you to make an investment decision? This report gives details of those trades and adds context and analysis to them such that you can judge whether these trading decisions are ones worth following. Included in the report is a detailed share price chart which plots discretionary trades by all the company's directors over the last two years clearly showing Close periods where trading activity is restricted under listing rules. The names of boa...

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Russian Consumer - Unemployment and Income: The Outlook for 2022

In its modern history, Russia has not suffered any major spikes in joblessness. Its unemployment rate has ranged from between 4.8% and 8.3% since 2005 (versus 3.6-9.9% in the US for the same period). However, considering the sectors currently affected and companies scaling down operations in Russia, we see 1.1 mln out of the total 71 mln jobs at risk. But because this comes amid a labor shortage, which emerged in late 2021, companies are aiming to hold on to personnel, while the government is announcing extra social support measures. In a conservative scenario, the unemployment rate could go u...

Russian Banks - What We Know at This Stage

In this note, we sum up a few thoughts on the current situation for Russia's banks.> Immediate pressure weathered... Since the initial brief depositor panic in late February, deposit flows have stabilized and even turned into net inflows as banks have hiked short-term deposit rates to around 20%, in line with the key rate.> ... and the CBR has experience of crises. The CBR is well versed in supporting the banking system through crises and has already made important moves in providing liquidity and capital forbearance. The banking sector recapitalization that we saw in 2008-09 and 2014-15 is no...

Commodities Daily - March 24, 2022

> Oil continues to rise as CPC oil export terminal in Black Sea halts loadings and amid upbeat EIA report. In our view, Brent is likely to start stabilizing near $120/bbl today. Investors will be watching the EU-NATO summit in Brussels, where countries will discuss their ability to reduce their reliance on the Russian energy sector.> Gold advances as US Treasury yields slide. Gold rose from $1,920/oz to $1,945/oz yesterday, while the 10y US Treasury yield declined from 2.39% to 2.29%. Gold is trading near $1,940/oz as we write. Today, the market will be eyeing the preliminary March Markit PMIs...