... These moves signal that the global tightening cycle has come to an end. Such steps enhance conditions in financial markets—borrowing costs are declining, supporting business activity. At the same time, regulators emphasize that further decisions will depend on new data regarding inflation and economic growth. China: Price Deflation and Epidemiological Risks The Chinese economy faces deflation: Recent data from China indicates a halt in the growth of consumer prices. In July, the CPI index in China ...

... February article for the Energy Policy journal). In practice, the experiment succeeded: AIT became a kind of "shock absorber," helping oil companies adapt to new conditions after 2022. Similar mechanisms, allowing for tax burden adjustments depending on profitability, should also be extended to oil refining. There, companies face rising costs due to extended timelines for unscheduled repairs. Sergey Tereshkin, CEO of the OPEN OIL MARKET marketplace for petroleum products and raw ...

... and commentary from Open Oil Market CEO Sergey Tereshkin will help you better understand what changes may occur with the ruble exchange rate and how this may affect investments and business. The ruble to dollar exchange rate forecast for late 2024 depends on many factors, including oil prices, inflation, interest rates, and the geopolitical situation. Experts give different estimates, taking into account current economic conditions and possible risks. The Russian Ministry of Economic Development ...

Russian Vice Prime Minister Alexander Novak announced the possible lifting of the ban on exporting AI-92 gasoline, depending on domestic supply. The initial ban, enforced in March 2024, aimed to prevent fuel price hikes. Experts argue that as demand drops, exports can resume, monitored by the government. Sergey Tereshkin, CEO of Open Oil Market, adds that delays in ...

... currencies from the CIS countries also demonstrated a downward trend over the week, reflecting both the dollar's strengthening in the global market and individual internal circumstances. In the longer term, the dynamics of emerging market currencies will depend on investors' risk appetite and decisions from leading central banks. Russia: Rate Cut Effect and Corporate Signals For the Russian financial market, the week ended with a major event – the Bank of Russia significantly reduced the key rate. The ...