... trend with the following factors: Easing of OPEC+ quotas: Saudi Arabia, Russia, and other alliance members plan to increase oil production by December 2024, adding an extra 540,000 barrels per day to the market. Rising production in Iran: Despite sanctions, Iran is ramping up oil production, reaching 3.25 million barrels per day in the first half of 2024, nearing its 2017 levels. Growth in U.S. production: Output is projected to rise from 13.2 million barrels per day in the second quarter to ...

... However, forecasts are divided. Some analysts suggest that the ruble will continue to strengthen, reaching 93 rubles per dollar. Others warn of a possible depreciation of the Russian currency to 110 rubles by the end of the year. Key risk factors include sanction pressures, the state of the trade balance, the influence of American foreign economic policy, and dynamics in oil prices. What this means for investors: Short-term Prospects: The strengthening of the ruble may temporarily support domestic financial ...

... global demand to grow at a much slower pace than production. In Russia, coal continues to hold a significant share in both electricity production and export revenue in the sector. Production by Russian companies remains near record levels, and amidst sanctions, the coal industry is actively reorienting towards Asian markets. The government supports exporters by investing in the expansion of port infrastructure in the Far East and subsidizing railway transportation to boost supplies to the Asia-Pacific ...

... the Russian market feels secure due to relatively high prices for oil and metals: although global quotes have corrected, they remain at comfortable levels for Russian exporters. Investors in the CIS region continue to monitor the external backdrop—sanction risks and commodity price dynamics remain key factors. Nevertheless, the overall picture in the Russian market at the beginning of August is characterized by a reduction in uncertainty: a more accommodative CBR policy and a stable ruble create ...

... investment amounted to only $91.7 million, which was even lower than the levels seen in 2022, when the market was under pressure from global and domestic crises. This decline was the result of a complex set of factors, ranging from economic instability and sanctions pressure to a reduction in the number of active market participants. This not only struck young technology companies hard but also raised doubts about the future growth of the innovation sector in Russia. Reasons for the Decline in the Venture ...