... are transitioning to digital channels. By the end of 2023, the volume of electronic B2B sales in Russia has increased by approximately 39% compared to 2022. Experts predict that by the end of 2024, the market will grow by at least another 40%. Some analysts forecast that within a few years, up to 15% of all wholesale transactions will occur on marketplaces. B2B clients increasingly wish to make purchases as conveniently as in traditional e-commerce: through an intuitive interface, with quick order processing ...

... 2022, reaching 116.4 EJ (32.3 trillion kWh) by 2030. Meanwhile, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) forecasts that China's oil demand will rise by 13% between 2023 and 2030 to 17.8 million barrels per day and reach 18.8 million ... ... approximately 3.1 billion kWh. Increasing exports will require significant investments in additional generating capacity, the analyst warns. Potential Areas for Growth Tereshkin sees the supply of raw materials for petrochemical production as the most ...

... seized merchant vessels traversing the strait and has repeatedly threatened to block it. "Gromov from the IEF believes forecasts of soaring oil prices to extreme heights and the closing of the Strait of Hormuz are unlikely to materialize. The key ... ... trigger global upheavals in the raw materials market and shift dynamics in the global economy, says Nikita Blokhin, a senior analyst at Alpha Bank. "Should such risks emerge, the conflict will likely be resolved diplomatically as regional players ...

... In the spring, the Bitcoin halving occurred, limiting the supply of new coins. Simultaneously, institutional capital flooded into the market due to the approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs, providing major investors with convenient access to cryptocurrency. Analysts generally assess BTC's outlook positively: several forecasts suggest a target of $150,000 by the end of the year (though bolder estimates cannot be ruled out). Naturally, high volatility persists, and any serious shocks could lead to pullbacks. Nonetheless, the long-term trend stays upward, and many investors ...

Tereshkin: The average price of Brent oil in 2024 will be slightly below $80 per barrel (Prime news agency). Analysts forecast the average price of Brent oil in 2024 to be around $85 per barrel. What factors will influence the market? How will supply and demand change? And what does this mean for Russia's economy and the global energy sector? Find out more in our article....