... consumers, potentially slowing demand or eroding purchasing power. On the other hand, some industries reported relief on the cost front – for example, the accommodation and food services category was noted as an outlier that saw some price declines ... ... path. It is widely expected that the Fed will hold its benchmark rate steady at upcoming meetings, emphasising a data-dependent approach. Market expectations for rate cuts later in the year have been dialled back slightly, as officials have signalled that ...

... terms. This helps reduce the risks of unprofitable deals and enables the selection of optimal offers. Reduction of Operating Costs and Process Automation Automating the ordering, payment, and delivery processes allows businesses to save time in procurement ... ... avoids unprofitable deals, which are commonly encountered in traditional models. Time and Resource Savings Unlike the traditional approach, where significant resources must be spent on market research and negotiations, B2B platforms simplify the process of ...

... passenger cars in Russia rose by 79% in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, reaching 719,300 units—approaching the pre-crisis levels of the first half of 2021 (793,400 units). Another factor driving price increases is the ... ... prices. On one hand, Russian refineries, most of which are part of vertically integrated oil companies (VIOCs), face rising costs. Rosstat data shows that the net profit of Russian enterprises across the economy grew by 13.8% in the first four months ...

... Moscow Fuel Association (MTA), in the week of September 2-8 alone, gasoline prices in Moscow rose by 24 kopecks for AI-92, 33 kopecks for AI-95, and 1.34 rubles for AI-100. While gasoline prices on the exchange began to decrease in September, they had approached their 2023 highs in the last week of August. Falling crude oil prices, which dropped from over $80 to $71 per barrel, are now driving exchange rates downward. Although oil prices have a delayed impact on domestic fuel costs, they may exert some pressure unless oil rebounds quickly. Another factor is the unusually warm September, which extended the summer travel season, increasing demand for gasoline. Rain and cooler weather are expected to temper this demand. ...

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