The Bank of Russia unexpectedly maintained its key interest rate at a record-high 21% , defying analysts’ expectations of another significant hike as inflation remains stubbornly elevated. The decision marks a shift toward a more measured approach in balancing economic growth and price stability. Key Details Inflation Concerns: Annual inflation climbed to 8.9% in November, well above the central bank’s 4% target , with inflation expectations reaching 13.9% in December. Policy Rationale: The central bank cited the significant tightening of monetary conditions after October’s 200-basis point hike as sufficient to resume disinflationary processes. Governor Elvira Nabiullina emphasized avoiding both economic overheating and severe slowdowns. Economic Overheating: Elevated government spending on the war in Ukraine and social programs, coupled with labor shortages and rising wages, have fueled strong domestic demand, exacerbating price pressures...
RGB International Bhd (-ve)
Shares in RGB International Bhd (fundamental: 2.5/3, valuation: 1.8/3) saw some 54.6 million shares done last Friday, compared to its 200-day average volume of 6.91 million shares. It closed up 1 sen or 5% at 21 sen.
Since early October, RGB’s share price has been trending upward, gaining 4 sen or 23% since its close at 17 sen on Oct 4.
In its second quarter ended June 30, 2016, RGB reported a net profit of RM6.98 million, up 6% from RM6.56 million in the previous year’s corresponding quarter. Revenue gained 16% to RM58 million, from RM49.88 million.
Cumulatively, net profit for the first half of its financial year was 19% higher at RM12.91 million, compared with RM10.89 million in the previous year, while revenue climbed 29% year-on-year to RM114.09 million.
RGB’s price-to-net-asset-value stood at 1.51 times. It paid 1 sen per share in dividends for its financial year ended Dec 31, 2015.
Source: http://www.theedgemarkets.com/my/article/stock-momentum-rgb-international-0?type=Stock%20with%20Momentum
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