... Russia meets expectations and lowers the rate, it could stimulate the growth of bond prices and stocks on the Moscow Exchange. However, an unexpected pause or cautious rhetoric in the statement could disappoint markets, leading to a strengthening of the ruble and corrections in rate-sensitive sectors. 15:00 MSK – Press conference of the head of the Central Bank of Russia. Elvira Nabiullina will provide comments on the decision and the updated regulator forecast. Investors will closely monitor her rhetoric regarding the future trajectory of the rate. If her speech contains "dovish" signals about readiness to continue reductions in light of easing inflation, it will bolster positive market sentiment....

... explains the economic reasons behind the price increase, and what this means for consumers. Read the detailed analysis and expert forecasts on my website. In Russia, the demand for AI-95 gasoline is growing faster than its production, and the ... ... exchange does not correspond to consumption. As a result, the exchange prices for AI-95 are rising at a faster pace (74,997 rubles per ton) and are now almost reaching the maximum level of last year's autumn crisis (76,797 rubles per ton). This is stated ...

... global economy and weakening demand in China prevent prices from surging sharply. Several analytical agencies have revised their forecasts, expecting Brent oil prices in Q4 2025 to average around $60–65 per barrel. Nevertheless, most experts believe that ... ... stations. According to the Moscow Fuel Association, the average retail price of AI-92 gasoline in Moscow reached approximately 59 rubles per liter by early August, while AI-95 was around 65 rubles per liter, significantly higher than the beginning of the year....

... and weakening demand in China are preventing prices from making sharp jumps. Several analytical agencies have revised their forecasts, expecting an average price for Brent oil in Q4 2025 to be around $60–65 per barrel. At the same time, most experts ... ... prices. According to the Moscow Fuel Association, the average retail prices for AI-92 gasoline in Moscow reached approximately 59 rubles per liter by early August, while AI-95 stood at about 65 rubles/liter, which is significantly higher than at the beginning ...

... economy, and its impact on global energy markets. The material highlights the role of sanctions, market changes, and expert forecasts, focusing on possible strategic steps that Russia may take in response to this situation. Following the unexpectedly ... ... gas revenues is not critical at the moment. Over the first eight months of the year, the Russian budget received 7.6 trillion rubles in oil and gas revenues. About 3.3 trillion rubles remain to be earned, which still looks like a feasible task. Of course,...