... of oil and oil products is crucial in the European part of Russia, particularly in the south. Last year, shortages of diesel fuel and even gasoline occurred not because of low production but because they couldn’t be delivered to regions in time for consumption. This issue arose in August, September, and October. In August, a significant amount of diesel was diverted for the Special Military Operation (SMO) and civilian vehicles traveling to and from the south. Additionally, the sowing season ...

... a new gas pipeline system under the Caspian Sea to deliver up to 110 billion cubic meters of Russian gas annually to Iran and further to South Asian and Middle Eastern markets. “South Asia and the Middle East are markets with untapped demand. Gas consumption in these regions is often limited by supply constraints,” Gromov notes. “This effectively involves creating a ‘Caspian Stream’ system to replace the Nord Streams. However, this project can only be realized if Azerbaijan or Turkmenistan ...

... continue to reach historical highs, standing out among other emerging markets. The Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex have been steadily rising in recent weeks, reflecting investor confidence in the sustainability of Indian growth. The services sector and domestic consumption in India are showing robust expansion—recent PMI service data remains significantly above 50, indicating rapid activity growth. Foreign investments are also flowing into Indian assets, viewing the country as a growth point amid slowing in ...

... cost-effective base layer could enhance the trust of regulators and major players. However, changes do not occur in a vacuum. Key Ethereum 2.0 updates have already been implemented: the transition to Proof-of-Stake (the Merge) contributed to lower energy consumption, and Fusaka and Pectra increase data throughput. Nevertheless, the demand dynamics have shifted: base fees have dropped to minimums not seen since 2025 (~$0.16 per transaction) due to the migration of activities to Layer 2. The decrease in ...

... wages for employees and investments in café modernization. Investors will be keen to learn about comparable sales (like-for-like) on key markets: the U.S. (where Starbucks faces competition and labor movements) and China (experiencing post-pandemic consumption recovery). If the Chinese segment exhibits double-digit sales growth following the lifting of COVID restrictions, this would be a strong positive signal. Additionally, the market awaits details from the new CEO regarding strategic initiatives—from ...