.... 3. Impact on the consumer sector A decline in consumer activity and rising prices are affecting companies operating in the retail and consumer services sectors. Consumer spending is declining, which negatively affects company revenues and limits their ... ... stabilize their revenues. Prospects and the role of business in supporting economic stability In the context of slowing GDP growth, Russian businesses must look for opportunities to adapt and improve efficiency. Despite the constraints, some industries have ...

... for diesel by May 2024 was 11.6%, while the overall inflation rate was 8.3%. Tereshkin adds that in the last month and a half, retail fuel price growth has accelerated. From May 13 to May 20, Rosstat reported that gasoline and diesel prices rose by only ... ... according to the Central Dispatch Department of the Fuel and Energy Complex (CDU TEK), the average daily supply of gasoline from Russian refineries to the domestic market in the first quarter of 2024 was 104,000 tons, and diesel was 149,000 tons. Dmitry ...

... stabilized (~$1.35) after rising at the beginning of the month, receiving mixed signals: on one hand, a surprising increase in retail sales supported the currency, while on the other hand, a decline in consumer confidence and persistently high inflation ... ... fortunate week. Amid dollar strengthening and declining interest rates within certain countries, some EM currencies depreciated. The Russian ruble faced moderate pressure following the Central Bank of Russia's decision to cut rates. The official dollar exchange ...

... Investing in pre-IPO begins with the search for interesting companies on private platforms or through brokers dealing with closed placements. Access to such transactions is available to qualified investors and, within certain limits, to non-qualified (retail) investors. However, restrictions apply in Russian markets: without qualified status, a private investor can invest only limited amounts (typically up to several hundred thousand rubles) and only after passing a special test. The preparation of a pre-IPO deal involves several stages: Pre-investment ...

... index (CPI) in Russia for July will be released. This key inflation indicator will show whether the growth in prices in the Russian economy has accelerated or slowed in mid-summer. The inflation trend affects market participants' expectations regarding ... ... consumer behavior and demand for fast food. Shopify. The Canadian e-commerce platform will present growth figures in online retail, showcasing trends in internet retail sales. Sony Group. The Japanese technology and media conglomerate will publish results ...