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Investing in Bonds from Sberbank of Russia

... introduced exchange-traded structured bonds to the market just before 2017, branding them as IOS. These securities were aimed at attracting investors and raising additional capital. The yield of these securities is linked to specific parameters, including: exchange rate of the national currency; indices; product quotes; interest rates, etc. Upon redemption at the end of the term, investors are guaranteed the repayment of the securities' cost. This means one can preserve capital while also earning a return, the magnitude ...

Energy Sector News, Saturday, July 26, 2025: Brent Around $70, Record Gas Supplies, Market Reaction to Gasoline Export Ban

... oversight is intensifying, and a damping mechanism is being implemented to restrict excess profits from exports: if prices exceed a certain threshold, payments to oil companies will be reduced. An increase in the mandatory sales norms for fuel on the exchange is also being considered (currently set at 15% of production for gasoline) — this will enhance liquidity in trades and saturate the market with supply. In August, the rate of growth in retail prices will slow down somewhat — oilmen will hold prices to expedite the lifting of the export ban. However, the restrictions will likely remain in place into September — a repeal is not expected until closer to the cold season ...

Why is the rise in fuel prices at gas stations accelerating despite the decrease in stock exchange prices?

... continue until spring, unless an emergency occurs in oil refining, such as an accident. The situation repeats every year and is driven by seasonal demand reduction. By the end of February, exchange prices will likely begin to rise again. However, exchange rates and wholesale prices only concern industry insiders, while the population is more interested in what is happening in the retail market. Fuel prices at gas stations this year are behaving differently than usual. Traditionally, at the end of the year,...

Regulatory Costs: Can the Rise in Gasoline Prices Be Stopped? (FORBES)

... May 7 to July 8, reached 2.5%, compared to just 0.8% from March 5 to May 6. Diesel fuel prices also accelerated, with growth rates increasing from 0.9% to 1.3%, according to Rosstat. Unspoken Market Constraints Oil companies have incentives to raise ... ... cut output by 7.7%, according to CDU TEK data. At the same time, oil companies are cautious about significantly increasing exchange prices due to the risk of losing compensation subsidies. The so-called "10-20 rule," enshrined in the Tax Code,...

Top 10 Cryptocurrencies as of April 2025: Overview of Best and Promising Cryptocurrencies

... interesting fact is that Tether supports several blockchains: in addition to the Ethereum network, a significant portion of USDT has been issued on the Tron network, where fees are minimal, making this stablecoin convenient for moving funds between exchanges. Main Function: The purpose of USDT is to provide the crypto market with a stable digital equivalent of the dollar. Unlike most cryptocurrencies, whose rates fluctuate constantly, Tether's price is fixed around $1. This allows USDT to be used for holding funds without the risk of volatility, facilitating the swift movement of dollars between different cryptocurrency exchanges and DeFi protocols, and ...