... strategies accordingly. Overall, the St. Petersburg Forum reaffirmed the Russian authorities' commitment to stability and openness to investment, despite external pressures. For investors from the CIS and other countries, the signal is clear: the Russian market is adapting to new realities, demonstrating the resilience of key indicators and offering opportunities for those willing to operate within a transforming global order. Carefully studying the announced initiatives and their implementation will be key to successful investing under new conditions.

... short-term gains. I am convinced that sustainable growth is only achievable with a balanced debt load, a prudent approach to investments, and maximizing the use of internal resources. I hope that companies will manage their finances wisely and maintain resilience despite external challenges. Pre-IPO of the independent B2B marketplace for petroleum products and raw materials OPEN OIL MARKET

... crash in 2000, the concentration of the top 10 companies reached 73%; now this figure has exceeded 75%. Historically, such high levels of concentration have preceded market corrections. Rising Economic Dependence on a Small Number of Companies While the market was once widely diversified, its resilience now depends on just 10-15 companies. This could create long-term risks if even one of these companies faces challenges. Danger for Passive Investors Passive investment funds (ETFs) that track indices are increasingly dependent on large companies....

... pressure on the financial decisions of other nations, the necessity to seek alternative financial tools emerges. For businesses, especially in sectors like oil and gas, diversification of currency risks can serve as a strategic advantage. At Open Oil Market, we are focusing on developing such tools to ensure our partners and clients have resilience against external economic factors.” Vladimir Putin’s statements underscore the existing risks and challenges facing the global currency system and demonstrate the need for creating a more resilient and independent financial infrastructure....

... alongside the offering of high-quality vehicles, may enhance company profitability and make stocks of German manufacturers more attractive. Reduction of Market Risks: The presence of several major players from different regions (Europe, China) will lessen market dependence on a single supplier, making it more resilient to potential risks such as political instability or shifts in trade policy. Impact of Sanction Limitations and Political Risks: Risks remain, with political instability being a major concern. Any escalation in relations between the EU and Russia ...