... harvest years of 1999, 2001, 2002, and 2005, while avoiding products produced in 2000. The Russian wine market can hardly be considered attractive. Investors will incur import duties, VAT, and transportation costs. Moreover, selling elite beverages in the domestic market without the proper license is not feasible. Wine collections are prohibited from resale within the country. Therefore, investments in wine are more suitable for European, Asian, or American markets. Rare beverages can be acquired at specialized ...

... initiatives. Additionally, a government fund, Qazaqstan Venture Group, was established in Kazakhstan with a volume of $1 billion to support AI startups. In July 2025, Russia also eased regulations for foreign investors: they were allowed to acquire shares in domestic companies and freely withdraw funds. These steps are aimed at reviving international investments and integrating into the global venture capital market. While the scale of the venture market in the region is still relatively modest, the groundwork for future growth is gradually being laid. Investors are shifting their attention towards more mature projects with proven business models, while the ...

... driving up global uranium prices and increasing competition for alternative supplies. European nations reliant on nuclear energy as part of their energy mix—such as France, Germany, and other countries—may see the cost of nuclear fuel rise as the market reacts to reduced Russian exports. This price pressure could lead European countries to reconsider their long-term energy strategies, possibly accelerating efforts to establish domestic uranium processing or boosting trade agreements with countries like Canada and Australia that are prominent uranium producers. Further, Europe may find itself balancing its energy transition goals with new challenges in the nuclear sector. As ...

... in retail prices is quite questionable—too little time has passed. Moreover, allowing exports should, in theory, improve the economics of oil refineries (ORFs) that supply gasoline abroad. These refineries are well aware that raising prices on the domestic market would be costly for them, as the Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) monitors this and imposes fines for violations, regardless of the size and prestige of the companies. At the beginning of this week, gasoline prices on the stock market dropped ...

... Markets On August 10, 2025, investors focus on a range of key factors influencing the state of the global economy and financial markets. The main topics of the day include the escalation of US trade wars with major partners, preparations for negotiations ... ... epidemiological risks, as well as the outcomes of corporate reports from several major companies. Russian investors are closely monitoring domestic events: financial reports from local companies and the dividend situation. US and Russia: A Meeting Instead of Sanctions ...