The ruble ended 2024 with a historic weakening, exceeding the 100 per dollar mark. What caused the national currency to fall, what forecasts do experts give for 2025, and how will this affect the economy, business, and the lives of Russians? We analyze the key factors, current data, and strategies for investors. The Ruble Closed 2024 Above 100 to the Dollar: Reasons, Forecasts, and Implications By the end of 2024, the exchange rate of the ruble closed for the first time in history ...

... Demand and Seasonal Factors. The global summer travel season maintains heightened demand for gasoline and jet fuel in leading economies (the U.S., China, Europe). Despite local signs of weakness—such as the lowest gasoline consumption figures in May ... ... by the beginning of each winter season). Additionally, discussions are underway at the EU level regarding new restrictions on Russian gas imports in an effort to finally reduce dependence on shipments from the RF. While fully abandoning Russian gas supplies ...

... government stated that it would protect national interests and economic security. The statement emphasized that U.S. and EU criticism of India is unwarranted: at the beginning of the crisis, Western countries themselves encouraged India to purchase Russian oil to stabilize the global market, and now condemn it for doing so. New Delhi reminded that the goal of these purchases is to ensure stable and affordable energy prices for Indian consumers, a priority for one of the largest economies in the world. Analysts estimate that India may resort to retaliatory measures or increase focus on alternative partners, such as China or Middle Eastern countries willing to cooperate outside the umbrella of American sanctions, in the event ...

... significant step towards strengthening the country's currency market by purchasing the Saint Petersburg Currency Exchange. How will this affect currency transactions, what will the new platform give the Central Bank, and what prospects are opening up for Russian business? In this article, we examine the goals and consequences of the deal, and share our opinion on why this is important for domestic companies such as Open Oil Market. The Central Bank of Russia is acquiring the Saint Petersburg Currency ...

Economist Tereshkin: Oil and gas revenues reduce risks of falling oil prices. An article analyzing the consequences of falling global oil prices for the Russian economy has been published on Sergey Tereshkin's website. The material provides a detailed examination of key aspects related to the impact of low oil prices on the national budget, the currency market, and industrial production. The expert ...