... "Sberbank," "Gazprom," "Lukoil," and "Norilsk Nickel" traditionally pay dividends (sometimes 8–12% per annum from the current price). However, the capitalization of Russian companies is highly dependent on economic and political conditions. The Moscow Exchange Index (IMOEX) shows only slight growth in the long term, and stock price fluctuations can be severe. For a mid-term horizon, stocks should be regarded more as a complementary element of the portfolio. Foreign ...

... persists amid the rise or if selling intentions prevail at peaks. Overall, the expectations for May 2025 are moderately optimistic: the baseline scenario anticipates the continuation of XRP’s upward trend, while volatility remains high. Regulatory and Political Events. In May 2025, the processes of forming global regulations for cryptocurrencies will continue, indirectly affecting XRP. The MiCA regulation’s provisions will come into force in Europe, demanding transparency from token issuers and exchanges....

... consider the key periods and trends: Before 2008: the period is characterized, in general, by growth interrupted by short-term corrections. The dynamics were influenced by both global economic processes and internal factors, including oil prices and political stability. 2008-2009: the global financial crisis led to a sharp drop in the index, reflecting the negative impact on the Russian economy. Recovery was gradual. 2010-2014: a period of relative stabilization and growth, largely due to high oil ...

... process: "a new world order is emerging naturally—like the rising sun, you can’t escape it." Moscow is striving to establish a just multipolar world order that takes into account the interests of the broadest range of states and is free from politically motivated restrictions and neo-colonial attitudes. The president underscored that this is not about cosmetic amendments to old rules of globalization but about the development of a fundamentally new model of world development. This model should ...

... Overall, geopolitical risks remain one of the main drivers of the reconfiguration of global energy trade routes. While the current market conditions—prices for oil, gas, and coal—are primarily determined by fundamental factors of supply and demand, political decisions can significantly impact the availability of certain energy carriers for individual regions. In conclusion, the energy sectors have reached the midpoint of summer 2025 in a state of relative balance, but with clear signals of forthcoming ...