... future. This means that the buyer can exercise their right if the market price of the asset at the time the option is exercised is higher than the strike. Example: Imagine that the strike price of a Call option on shares is 100 rubles. If the market price rises to 120 rubles, the buyer can exercise their right, buy shares at 100 rubles and lock in a profit of 20 rubles (excluding the premium). The seller of the option is obliged to sell the asset at the set price, even if the market price is significantly ...

... diesel fuel (DT) prices at gas stations this year (2.4%) is currently more than twice lower than the average inflation rate (4.91%). Meanwhile, all gasoline grades have already come close to matching the inflation rate. However, gasoline traditionally rises in price from late spring to summer, as happened this year, while diesel prices typically rise quickly at the end of summer and in autumn, and this year will likely follow the same pattern. In retail, the price increase for different fuel grades is limited ...

... Effects Simultaneous with the export increase, coffee prices have surged dramatically. The International Coffee Organization (ICO) composite price index reached 237.05 cents per pound in July 2024, representing a 48.9% increase compared to July 2023. The rise in prices is linked to several critical factors: Climate Change and Weather Conditions: Droughts and abnormal temperatures in leading producing countries, such as Brazil and Vietnam, have resulted in lower yields. For instance, some regions in Brazil experienced ...

... consumers, while creating new opportunities and risks for investors. Global Coffee Exports: Trends and Price Impact in the 2023/24 Season In the 2023/24 season, global coffee exports grew by 11.7%, reaching 137.3 million bags, alongside a historic rise in coffee prices. This significant growth in exports and prices affects everyone involved in the market, from producers to end consumers. This article examines the drivers behind the export growth, the factors fueling the price increase, and the outlook for the ...

... incorrect, since considering high inflation and a sharp increase in fuel excise duties, prices should have been at much higher levels than what is currently observed. The expert emphasized that the market is fully supplied with fuel and cannot attribute price rises to shortages. This applies to all main grades of gasoline as well as DF. However, Frolov's forecast is less optimistic. He expects that gas station prices will rise above inflation by the end of the year due to the sharp increase in excise duties ...