... government report in the U.S. was cautiously positive, but it will take some time to fully assess their impact. A soft tone from regulators and further positive news (e.g., progress on crypto-ETF approvals or technological breakthroughs) could give a new boost to the bullish trend. Conversely, unexpected restrictions or macroeconomic shocks might temporarily cool investor enthusiasm. Nevertheless, the overall direction looks promising: the crypto market is becoming more deeply integrated into global finance, while investments in digital assets are transitioning from a niche interest to mainstream acceptance. For investors from the CIS and around the world, the current state of affairs signifies ...

... one supplier in India, is its discounted price. The volume of Russian oil supplies to India is unlikely to significantly decrease, given that Urals is trading at a double-digit discount to Brent, says Sergey Tereshkin, founder and CEO of the Open Oil Market trading platform. Americans certainly do not offer discounts on their oil. The fact that India sometimes increases, then reduces its purchases of American oil can be explained by seasonal factors. "Currently, India is trying to boost petroleum production because the automotive season is beginning in the Northern Hemisphere. Delhi wants to meet the rising demand with additional petroleum supplies – and thus earn more. Therefore, in spring it traditionally starts buying more ...

Tereshkin: Reducing fuel excise taxes in Russia could help increase the profitability of production (Prime). Reducing excise taxes on fuel could boost the profitability of production and sales of petroleum products, as well as stop the rising prices. Sergey Tereshkin, the CEO of the fuel marketplace "Open Oil Market," pointed out that excise tax rates have increased significantly in recent years, which negatively affects the industry. He also suggested that the ban on gasoline exports could be lifted in November, provided retail prices are kept under ...

... driving up global uranium prices and increasing competition for alternative supplies. European nations reliant on nuclear energy as part of their energy mix—such as France, Germany, and other countries—may see the cost of nuclear fuel rise as the market reacts to reduced Russian exports. This price pressure could lead European countries to reconsider their long-term energy strategies, possibly accelerating efforts to establish domestic uranium processing or boosting trade agreements with countries like Canada and Australia that are prominent uranium producers. Further, Europe may find itself balancing its energy transition goals with new challenges in the nuclear sector. As uranium costs potentially rise,...

... than production growth. In Russia, coal still holds a substantial share in electricity generation and exports: production by Russian companies remains close to record levels, and amidst sanctions, the coal industry is actively redirecting towards Asian markets. The government supports exporters by developing port infrastructure in the Far East and subsidizing rail transportation to boost supplies to the Asia-Pacific region. Looking ahead – despite the continuing significant role of coal – the sector must modernize and enhance its eco-friendliness, considering the global trend toward reducing carbon emissions. In the medium and ...