... rebalance the market, offering Russian consumers more options and providing German brands a path to recoup losses from sanctions. What are the implications for the Russian automotive industry and investors? Dive into our analysis of this pivotal move for Europe’s leading automakers and the opportunities and risks it presents for the investment landscape. BMW and Mercedes Could Return to Russia: What This Means for the Market and Investors Recent comments from Ulf Schneider, head of Schneider Group,...

... only remained unscathed by the pandemic but, on the contrary, emerged as one of the most resilient. The global logistics market continues to grow. In 2018, it reached a value of $4.739 trillion, and it is expected to reach $6.3 trillion by 2024. In Europe alone, the logistics sector generates £1 trillion annually, accounting for 11% of the EU's GDP and creating over 7 million jobs. A significant portion of this growth can be attributed to the increasing digitization and technological modernization ...

... the past three years. Overall influx of capital into the venture market has substantially increased, largely driven by a series of massive deals in the field of artificial intelligence. Venture activity now spans all regions—from Silicon Valley and Europe to Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. North America shows particularly high dynamics (accounting for up to 70% of global investments, with a significant portion going into the AI sector), as does the Middle East (where investments ...

... cryptocurrency and stablecoin markets. In 2022–2023, major economies experienced a surge in inflation, prompting central banks, particularly the Federal Reserve (Fed) in the US, to sharply increase interest rates. By 2025, inflation in the US and Europe is expected to slow significantly from peak values but will remain above the target of 2%, keeping monetary authorities on high alert. The Fed paused its interest rate hikes during 2024, and toward 2025, it began to cautiously signal a possible ...

... significant costs if approached rationally. Impact on the Global Automotive Market The Chinese automotive industry is already beginning to reshape the balance of power in the global market. Electric Vehicles. China is exporting electric vehicles to Europe, where their market share is rapidly increasing. Partnerships. Many international automakers are collaborating with Chinese companies to implement their technologies. Pricing. The affordable prices of Chinese cars are forcing other brands to seek ...