... aforementioned requirements for non-resident exits, mergers and acquisitions often require complex antitrust and industry approvals. Anti-corruption checks and restrictions on the purchase of strategic assets further complicate the process. As a result, many companies refrain from engaging in transactions: foreign investors now prefer to freeze plans for selling Russian assets, while domestic market participants primarily operate under government participation schemes or focus on the internal market. The absence of foreign capital exacerbates the shortage of transactions, causing the M&A market to rely increasingly ...

..., even in "green" Europe, a significant diesel shortage in summer and autumn led to a price spike, contributing to Russia's fuel crisis as third countries redirected their diesel exports to Europe while buying Russian diesel. Currently, Russian companies are performing confidently, according to Simonov. In September, Bloomberg reported a 10% increase in Russia's maritime diesel and fuel oil shipments. Thus far, there are no major issues with exporting Russian diesel. However, energy expert ...

... countries are announcing plans to gradually phase out coal from their energy balance, causing demand to grow significantly slower than production. In Russia, coal still occupies a significant share in electricity generation and exports. Production by Russian companies remains close to record levels, and under sanctions, the coal industry is actively redirecting to Asian markets. The state supports exporters by developing port infrastructure in the Far East and subsidizing rail transportation to increase supplies ...

... Michigan's consumer sentiment index and the active rig count data from Baker Hughes. Speeches by Federal Reserve representatives may provide further guidance on future monetary policy. In the corporate sector, Investor Days are expected from leading Russian companies such as Inter RAO and Sberbank, along with extraordinary shareholder meetings of Severstal, Lukoil, and HeadHunter, where dividend payouts will be discussed. The article offers a detailed overview of these events, their potential market impacts,...

... oil triggered a surge in prices for Brent and WTI. Futures contracts have shown substantial growth. The interest in domestic oil inevitably leads to a stabilization of the national currency rate. This is a significant argument in favor of investing in Russian companies. Where to Invest Money Despite the situation, many experienced investors prefer to invest their money in safer assets. In particular, this applies to bonds. Among foreign entrepreneurs, OFZs—Russian federal loan bonds—are regaining popularity....