... data from the US created a negative backdrop. However, high commodity prices and expectations for robust corporate results supported interest in oil and gas and commodity sector stocks. Meanwhile, geopolitical uncertainty and industry restrictions (sanctions) restrained price increases. Investors are awaiting the publication of earnings reports from leading issuers for the first half of 2025, and hopes for improved performance in the banking and consumer sectors add to the optimism. The high interest ...

... increasing, the incidence of chronic diseases is rising, and patients are increasingly seeking preventive solutions. The COVID-19 pandemic has further intensified the trend towards strengthening immunity and awareness of nutraceuticals. Meanwhile, Western sanctions and import restrictions have weakened competition from foreign brands (Herbalife, Amway, Bayer, etc.), giving local producers a chance to increase production and strengthen their positions. According to Rosstat, the production of dietary supplements ...

... Summit — Geopolitical Importance Why it matters: Discussions at the G20 Summit often drive international economic strategies, with topics on Ukraine, European stability, and the U.S. post-election landscape. Recommendations: Watch for statements on sanctions, energy exports, and global trade. Oil prices and the ruble could react to any hints of sanction relief. Inflation Data from EU, Canada, and UK Why it matters: High inflation in major economies can impact euro, pound, and CAD rates. Recommendations: ...

... economy. Recovery was gradual. 2010-2014: a period of relative stabilization and growth, largely due to high oil prices and increased investment. 2014-2016: geopolitical tensions and falling oil prices caused a significant decrease in the IMOEX value. Sanctions from Western countries also had a negative impact. 2017-2022: the period is characterized by volatility associated with fluctuations in oil prices, domestic economic reforms and geopolitical events. Both periods of growth and periods of correction ...

... pre-IPO for promising companies under conditions of limited demand for conventional IPOs. Thus, the Russian pre-IPO market can be characterized as a young but rapidly evolving segment, influenced by international practices and local market conditions (sanctions, devaluation, and a tight monetary policy). Technological companies, manufacturers, and others are beginning to use pre-IPO as a development tool, mirroring the experiences of their foreign counterparts. Stages and Mechanisms of Investing in ...