... In 2023, the share of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids in global passenger car sales was 18%, and in China, the leading country in the industry, it was 38%, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). At the same time, the abolition of subsidies for electric vehicle purchases in China and Europe is already affecting sales volumes and, consequently, lithium demand. Support for demand may come from the energy storage segment, which has been rapidly developing due to the large-scale ...

... in order to attract interest. However, such conditions may reduce the number of companies ready to go public. Potential government support measures. To stimulate the market, the government may consider various support measures, such as interest rate subsidies, tax breaks for companies going public, or preferential financing programs for issuers. However, at the moment, no specific measures have been adopted, which adds to the uncertainty. What to expect in the near future? In the coming months, we ...

... EU's retaliatory actions may include increasing tariffs on US goods, tightening trade barriers, and enhancing controls over imports from the US. Context: The threat of tariff increases from the US is linked to pressures on European companies concerning subsidies and trade balance. Key points to consider: Economic consequences: A trade war between the US and EU could lead to rising prices and a reduction in export volumes on both sides. Sectors at risk: The automotive industry, agriculture, and technology ...

... response to the crisis, the US government has undertaken large-scale support programs for the population and businesses, which included: Direct payment programs to citizens to support purchasing power and stabilize domestic demand. Government loans and subsidies for small and medium-sized businesses aimed at minimizing the effects of temporary closures and restrictions. Increased unemployment benefits, which helped citizens cope with financial difficulties, but increased the budget deficit. These measures ...

The Central Bank of Russia has made a significant decision by lowering the key interest rate to 18%. This event marks the beginning of a new cycle of monetary policy easing. Economists and financial market experts anticipate that this measure will stimulate lending growth, improve the mortgage market, and negatively impact inflation in Russia. What are the implications of this rate cut for Russia's GDP and the Central Bank's forecasts for 2025? In this article, we will examine how this decision will...