... preserve its key industries. Possible Scenarios for Investors Scenario of Government Intervention: Should the government extend substantial subsidies and benefits to automakers, companies like Mercedes, BMW, and Volkswagen may navigate through the crisis. However, this scenario would entail significant government spending and may not ensure long-term profitability. Consolidation and Downsizing: If companies are forced to close plants and cut costs, it could improve short-term performance but may ...

... take out loans actively, often under less favorable conditions, without considering future risks and the possibility of servicing debts. This process creates increased pressure on the country's financial system and raises the likelihood of a financial crisis if companies or citizens fail to meet their debt obligations on time. Credit Overheating and the Current Situation in Russia Currently, the Central Bank of Russia is observing signs of credit overheating in the corporate lending market. As reported ...

... Many individuals opt for one of the safest methods of capital growth to safeguard their funds: bank deposits. By placing money in a deposit account, investors can earn passive income. However, in recent years, the banking sector has been facing a crisis, with financial institutions shutting down one after another. Simultaneously, depositors are at risk of losing their funds. Where should one place their deposits in 2019 to ensure their funds are secure and prevent loss? To address this question,...

... volumes of AI-95 to the domestic market. There may also be attempts to reduce dampener payments in case of falling oil prices and declining budget revenues from the sector. The last attempt to reduce the dampener by half in 2023 led to an autumn fuel crisis. Kotov notes that the Ministry of Finance has repeatedly attempted to change the dampener mechanism to reduce payments. It is likely that the new mechanism will again focus on this goal (though officially, the aim is said to be the additional ...

... In this article, we’ll explore the opportunities and challenges of such a shift, analyzing the technical, economic, and logistical barriers involved, as well as the potential impacts for investors. Current LNG Consumption in Europe Since the energy crisis of 2022, triggered by disruptions in Russian energy supplies, Europe has significantly increased its LNG imports. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), Europe imported over 140 billion cubic meters of LNG in 2023, with more than 20% ...