... aspects of life: 1. Economic consequences: Reduced investment attractiveness of the country: investors avoid countries with a high level of corruption due to increased risks and additional costs. Slower economic growth: corruption distorts market mechanisms ... ... enrichment. Protection of whistleblowers: legislative protection for individuals reporting corruption violations. 2. Transparency and accountability: Implementation of e-government systems: reducing personal contact between officials and citizens, automating processes....

... Check if there are fees for trades on the Moscow Exchange or the St. Petersburg Exchange. Account maintenance fees: Check the account maintenance terms to avoid unexpected charges. 3. Broker reputation and reliability A broker’s reputation is especially ... ... of sanctions and limited market access. Brokers that have a good reputation and many years of experience can provide a higher level of security and quality of service. Experience with Russian IPOs: Check whether the broker has previously participated in ...

... investor interest amid discussions about the potential launch of exchange-traded funds based on it. Collectively, these assets form the backbone of the crypto market, with their price dynamics largely setting the tone for the rest of the market. They account for a significant portion of trading volume, so changes in the valuations of these leaders inevitably influence investor sentiment across all digital currencies. Bitcoin at Record Levels Bitcoin continues to trade close to its historical maximum. This week, the first cryptocurrency briefly dipped below $115,000 due to profit-taking by some traders and external news; however, the decline quickly attracted new buyers. The BTC price ...

... second quarter, only to see a decline again in June. Despite this, China is the largest importer of Russian coal: in 2023, it accounted for more than half of all exports—100.9 million tons, a 50% increase compared to 2022. Russian coal exports are ... ... producers who have significantly increased supply in recent years. Coal production in China in 2023 surpassed pre-COVID 2019 levels by 23%, reaching 4,710 million tons, which is nearly double Russia's annual coal output," says Sergey Tereshkin, CEO ...

... additional supply risks. However, the price increase remains tempered. One reason is the actions of OPEC+, which have already been accounted for in prices. The alliance of oil-producing countries previously agreed to increase oil production starting in September,... ... hover around $60–65 per barrel. Nevertheless, most experts believe that a deep price collapse will not occur: as critical low levels approach, OPEC+ countries may once again curtail supply to support the market. OPEC+ Increases Oil Production Cautiously ...