... Vladimir Putin signed a decree legalizing the use of digital currencies in international settlements and in the currency market within an experimental legal framework. In 2025, regulators took the next step: the largest trading platform in the country, the Moscow Exchange (MOEX), announced the launch of a new derivative instrument — futures contracts on a fund tracking Ethereum (ETF Trust ETHA) effective August 5. Settlements for these futures will be in rubles, with quotes in dollars per share of the fund. ...

... fuel market regulations are also playing a role. Experts predict that prices may stabilize as seasonal factors subside The Moscow Fuel Association (MTA) reported that last week, retail gasoline prices at gas stations in the capital rose by 17-18 kopecks,... ... winter diesel fuel, which contributes to price increases. Currently, according to the St. Petersburg International Mercantile Exchange (SPbMTSB), the price of winter diesel fuel is 23% higher than that of summer diesel. An equally important factor is ...

... forecasts for the dynamics of the domestic stock market in the near term. Should favorable pricing conditions for raw materials persist and no new negative shocks arise (for example, intensifying sanctions or sharp fluctuations in global markets), the Moscow Exchange Index may continue its gradual growth. Nonetheless, the strategies of many investors remain cautious: portfolio diversification and the choice of defensive assets remain relevant amid ongoing risks. Corporate Reporting: Company Profits On Monday,...

...,000 tons vs. 737,000 tons in lithium carbonate equivalent). The price drop also indicates a surplus: in September 2024, the exchange price of lithium carbonate in China—one of the largest lithium markets—dropped to 71,500 yuan per ton, while at the ... ... "third-stage" facilities include the mass production of battery cells, launched by the company "Renera" at the Moscow Polymetal Plant, as well as Rosatom's gigafactories in New Moscow and the Kaliningrad region. According to VYGON Consulting,...

... platforms for the sale of oil products and other strategically important goods. An example of such a platform is Open Oil Market, the first independent marketplace for oil products and raw materials, which is now actively preparing for an IPO on the Moscow Exchange. The easing of sanctions adds confidence in the potential of such projects, because Russian companies will be able to significantly expand their influence in both the domestic and foreign markets. Impact on the ruble exchange rate and macroeconomics ...