... barrels/day, exceeding the established quota (9.05 million) by about 140,000 barrels. Several other large producers (Saudi Arabia, Iraq, UAE, Kuwait) are also exceeding their quotas, although specific participants (e.g., Nigeria) remain below their limits. From April to July 2025, the total OPEC+ quota has been steadily increased by 411,000 barrels/day each month, and a one-time increase of 548,000 barrels/day is set for August. Additional signals indicate increased supply from Venezuela, as U.S....

... everyday money, it remains a convenient tool in certain niches. Means of savings and investment. Many view cryptocurrencies as a new asset class to diversify their portfolios. For example, Bitcoin is sometimes called "digital gold" due to its limited supply and increasing long-term value. Investments in cryptocurrencies attract potentially high returns: within a short timeframe, the price of some coins has skyrocketed. The cryptocurrency market is open 24/7, providing opportunities to profit ...

... trading around $115,000. Sustained investor interest is evidenced by the fact that whenever prices dip, new buy orders appear — major players and funds use pullbacks to build their positions. The fundamental factors for 2025 remain in BTC's favor: limited coin supply following the 2024 halving and a robust influx of institutional capital (including through promising crypto spot ETFs) continue to support the long-term upward trend. A number of analysts predict that under favorable conditions, Bitcoin ...

... specialists, weakening the potential for new startups to emerge. Coupled with this, restrictions on foreign investments have narrowed access to external financing. Lack of Government Support In times of crisis, government assistance measures remain limited. Unlike other countries with well-established programs to subsidize startups, a significant portion of the market in Russia remains without access to support. Consequences for Startups The reduction in venture financing has led to numerous negative ...

... PDVSA to increase heavy crude exports by more than 200,000 barrels per day. However, these plans are only moderately supporting prices at present, as traders account for gradual growth in Venezuelan supply, while overall global oil inventories remain limited due to OPEC+ actions. Temporary disruptions in the export of Black Sea oil (including suspensions of shipments of Azeri BTC in the Turkish port of Ceyhan), which have restricted supply in the market, are also providing additional support. On the ...