... which directly affects the amount of loans requested. Economic Instability: Impact of inflation: Rising prices of goods and services compel Russians to plan for larger expenses on housing. Weakening of the ruble and increases in the Central Bank's key ... ... mitigate this effect. The Role of Government Programs in Market Development Government preferential mortgage programs stimulate demand for country housing: Rural mortgage: Supports the development of rural areas and sustains demand for housing and infrastructure ...

... increase was only 2.6%. If the regulator delays lifting the ban, oil companies lose incentives to keep prices down. There’s little reason to forgo revenue if exports remain prohibited. Therefore, the Ministry of Energy and the Federal Antimonopoly Service will likely accommodate oil companies, believes Tereshkin. The main risk now is tied to rising diesel fuel (DT) prices, even though its peak demand season has ended. The primary factor driving up DT prices is high demand for winter grades, which are traditionally produced in smaller quantities than summer grades. While DT prices accelerated in October, the increase has not yet reached a level ...

... additional pressure on independent gas stations and consumers. The reasons include a combination of seasonal factors—high summer demand (including from agricultural producers and tourists)—and supply constraints. Several refineries ceased operations for ... ... June–July, reducing gasoline and diesel output. Furthermore, some major players, as determined by the Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS), significantly reduced their sales volumes on the exchange: the FAS opened a case against a Gazprom subsidiary for ...

... management welcomed the Central Bank's decision to lower rates and noted that cheaper credit should, over time, revitalize steel demand in the second half of the year. Corporate Reports: From IT Giants to Consumer Brands The quarterly earnings season continues,... ... to ~$95-96 billion), and profit exceeded analysts' expectations. The main drivers were steady growth in advertising and cloud services revenues, as well as the early fruits of the company's significant investments in artificial intelligence. Alphabet's ...

... lower this rate? Let's explore the main factors that influence the Central Bank's key rate. 1. Inflation Level Inflation is the primary indicator that the Central Bank focuses on when setting the key rate. It reflects the increase in prices of goods and services in the economy. When inflation becomes too high, the Central Bank may raise rates to limit credit access, reduce consumer demand, and slow down price growth. Conversely, if inflation is low and prices are rising slowly, the Central Bank may lower the rate to stimulate economic activity and increase demand. 2. Economic Growth and GDP The rate of economic growth and Gross ...