... Central Bank of Russia (CBR) recently updated its forecast for the fourth quarter of 2024, stating that GDP growth will slow to 2-3%. This revision is due to a number of economic factors, including monetary policy tightening and rising inflation. For the Russian economy, business and investment climate, this slowdown is becoming an important indicator signaling current economic trends and possible risks on the horizon. Reasons for the GDP growth slowdown Tightening of monetary policy (MP) The 21% rate ...

... 2023, the company invested RUB 1,259.7 billion, focusing on expanding the capacity of major routes, including the Trans-Siberian Railway and BAM. These investments contribute to the development of Russia's export opportunities, support for regional economies, and improvement of passenger service quality, which strengthens Russian Railways' position in the domestic and international markets. Where do Russian Railways (RZD) invest? Russian Railways (RZD) Sector: Transport Investments in 2023: RUB 1,259.7 billion Investments in 2022: RUB 908.9 billion Main investment areas: ...

Moldova and Transnistria have declared a state of emergency in light of the threat of Russian gas supply disruptions via Ukraine. In the worst-case scenario, they face an energy blackout and a humanitarian disaster. What can Russia do to help its neighbors? Commentary for the newspaper Vzglyad. Moldova has found itself in a difficult ...

... measures against Russia. These might include immediate maximum tariffs on Russian goods and secondary sanctions against buyers of Russian energy resources. The prospect of such actions keeps market participants on edge, considering the potential risks to global ... ... Thus, at the global level, two opposing trends are currently interwoven: the de-escalation of trade conflicts between major economies on one hand, and the escalation of geopolitical rhetoric on the other. The outcomes of these processes will largely ...

... lags behind its international counterparts in terms of volume. This is explained by the lower share of public companies in the Russian economy, with many firms preferring private funding or loans. Nevertheless, due to integration with global markets and ... ... experience suggests that as financial markets develop, the share of additional offerings will grow. For comparison, in major economies, every third IPO company eventually conducts at least one follow-on offering to support growth. In Russia, such data ...