... safety buffer going into winter and keeping prices at moderate levels. Meanwhile, the global energy transition is gaining momentum—with new renewable energy generation records being set in various regions—though countries have not yet fully abandoned traditional resources for the reliability of their energy systems. In Russia, fresh measures are being implemented to stabilize the fuel market following a recent price surge. Below is a detailed overview of key news and trends in the oil, gas, electricity,...

Everyone is familiar with electronic trading platforms that offer products from different sellers. However, a marketplace for gasoline, diesel, and other fuels is, without exaggeration, a new phenomenon in the traditional market. In August 2020, the company 'ORG-Market' was founded, which is a resident of the Skolkovo Technopark. In just six months of operation, more than 40,000 tons of petroleum products were sold through its platform, org-market.com. We spoke ...

... clear rules and regulatory "sandboxes." While the pace of reform varies, the overall direction is clear: digital currencies are emerging from the "grey zone" and gaining official recognition, which enhances trust in the market from traditional financial players. Russia: Interest in cryptocurrencies in the Russian Federation has noticeably increased amid changes in legislation. Back in August 2024, President Vladimir Putin signed a decree legalizing the use of digital currencies ...

... 12 kg. To facilitate settlements and metal delivery, the exchange is engaging a Supply and Storage Center that is undergoing accreditation by the Bank of Russia to obtain the status of a commodity delivery operator. Trade Backed by Real Gold Unlike traditional paper contracts and derivative instruments, the new platform is focused on transactions involving physical precious metals. All contracts executed on the exchange will be backed by actual gold bars stored in certified depositories. Goznak,...

... past seven decades views investors as rational beings. This aligns with the broader field of economics, which also considers decision-makers as rational. Modern portfolio theory and the efficient market hypothesis are two of the most cited theories in traditional investing. Both theories make several assumptions regarding investment decision-making. These include the assumption that investors seek to maximize profits and that they act rationally. Behavioral investing theory investigates the fact that ...