... plans to gradually phase out coal from their energy balance, so demand is increasing at a much slower rate than production. In Russia, coal continues to hold a significant share in both electricity generation and industry export revenue. The output of Russian companies remains close to record levels, and under sanctions, the coal industry is actively shifting towards Asian markets. The government supports exporters by developing port infrastructure in the Far East and subsidizing railway transport to increase ...

... stance of leading central banks (the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of England). Additionally, attention is directed toward alarming signals of deflation in China and epidemiological risks, as well as the outcomes of corporate reports from several major companies. Russian investors are closely monitoring domestic events: financial reports from local companies and the dividend situation. US and Russia: A Meeting Instead of Sanctions The sanctions ultimatum is postponed in favor of negotiations: At the last moment,...

... Africa) increased by about 5% from January to May. This has partially offset the decline in exports to Europe due to sanctions. On the other hand, global prices for thermal coal remain relatively low compared to last year, impacting the revenues of Russian coal producers. Many mining companies are facing profit pressures and optimizing costs. Nevertheless, the government declares support for the sector: projects are being implemented to develop port infrastructure in the Far East and subsidize coal transportation by rail to boost ...

... pressure on importers of Russian fuel. Both India and China may be at risk of American sanctions. The U.S. Department of the Treasury has already stated the possibility of a 100% tariff on all exports from China to the U.S. as punishment for Chinese companies’ purchases of Russian oil. Paradoxically, Washington is simultaneously attempting to negotiate a new trade deal with Beijing, demonstrating a mixed strategy of "carrots and sticks." Nonetheless, the very fact of such threats exacerbates uncertainty in the ...

... much rarer than in the United States, and there are few examples of such placements. However, in 2021, CarMoney, a company specializing in auto collateral loans, successfully completed a direct listing on the Moscow Exchange. It became one of the few Russian companies to adopt this method of market entry. CarMoney executed a direct listing without engaging underwriters and issuing new shares, allowing existing shareholders to sell their stakes on the open market. This approach enabled the company to enter ...