How the Temporary Easing of Sanctions Will Affect Russian Energy, Banking, and Business Development: An Article by Sergey Tereshkin for "RBC Companies." The article analyzes the U.S. decision to temporarily ease sanctions on transactions involving Russian banks related to the energy sector. This includes lifting restrictions on major financial institutions like Sberbank and VTB, allowing continued transactions in the oil and gas sector. Such a move could help avoid disruptions in global...

... filling and potential restrictions on Russian gas imports. Global Agreements and Policy: Trade De-escalation vs Sanction Pressure In the international arena, two opposing trends are notably interwoven: de-escalation of trade conflicts between major economies and increasing geopolitical rhetoric. On one hand, a key recent event has been the trade-energy deal between the U.S. and the EU, accompanied by a reduction in trade disputes. Washington and Brussels have developed agreements aimed at preventing ...

Corruption remains one of the most serious challenges to society, affecting the economy, politics, social sphere and the environment. From bribery to favoritism, its forms are varied, and the consequences affect each of us. This article takes a detailed look at the main types of corruption, the scale of the problem and its destructive impact. We analyze examples of successful fight against corruption in different countries, highlight key strategies and technologies that can reduce the level of abuse...

... the dollar and potentially weakening the euro, impacting European exporters. API Crude Oil Stock Change: Changes in U.S. crude oil inventories can influence global oil prices. A rise in inventories might lead to lower oil prices, benefiting European economies reliant on energy imports. Corporate Reports: Salesforce Inc ($CRM): Report after U.S. market close. Expected revenue growth of 7.1%, indicating stable development in the cloud solutions sector. Okta Inc ($OKTA): Expected revenue growth of 11....

The Central Bank of Russia has made a significant decision by lowering the key interest rate to 18%. This event marks the beginning of a new cycle of monetary policy easing. Economists and financial market experts anticipate that this measure will stimulate lending growth, improve the mortgage market, and negatively impact inflation in Russia. What are the implications of this rate cut for Russia's GDP and the Central Bank's forecasts for 2025? In this article, we will examine how this decision will...