The use of indices for economic analysis of the state: Russian and foreign experience

The article deals with the relationship of financial markets in different countries. The mechanism of the stock market is shown, its influence on economy is defined. The assessment of the degree of development of the Russian market is carried out, its reaction to changes of a macroeconomic situation in the country is described. Using the wave theory of development, the authors have revealed the cyclical nature of changes in stock market quotations of securities, taking into account the macro environment and geopolitical factors. A natural result of the study was the conclusion about the appropriateness of the use of stock indices for the economic analysis of the state.