... sanctions. The Moscow Exchange Index hit a record high of 3,949.07 as of August 18. It is anticipated to rise further by the end of the year, reaching 4,000. Gas production companies are expected to increase profits against a backdrop of constrained natural gas supply in global markets, particularly in Europe. High dividends from Russian assets are attracting novice investors, whose numbers have surged to 13 million during the pandemic and lockdowns that prompted people worldwide to stay at home. Inflationary expectations and ...

... owners. This restricts the attractiveness of stocks to new investors and slows down the entry of issuers onto the exchange. Poor Sector Diversification. Currently, a significant portion of capitalization is concentrated in traditional sectors – oil and gas, metals, and the banking sector. The low presence of IT, small business, and innovative companies in the market diminishes its appeal as a source of long-term investments. For private and institutional investors, this translates into heightened risks from sectoral dependency. High Costs and Complexity of IPOs. For issuers, going public involves substantial ...

... 'feature' has become the new price ceiling for oil, although initially, the Europeans wanted to include a roadmap for ending Russian gas purchases in this package. However, since these restrictions could negatively impact Belgium and France, they backed off from ... ... ceiling changes nothing," the interviewee noted. Agreeing with a colleague, Sergey Tereshkin, General Director of Open Oil Market, pointed out that recent months have clearly demonstrated that the oil ceiling is only adhered to when Brent prices fall....

... living for citizens and influence strategic decisions in economic policy. Special attention is given to the current challenges facing Russia's oil sector, as well as potential ways to adapt the economy to the new conditions. The structure of oil and gas revenues in the Russian budget helps mitigate the risks of a decline in global oil prices, Sergey Tereshkin, CEO of the petroleum product marketplace Open Oil Market, said in a conversation with RIA Novosti. According to him, one of the serious risks to Russia's budget system in 2025 will be a drop in raw material prices. The OPEC+ alliance, at its most recent meeting last week, extended the validity of ...

... (USA, Japan, EU countries) will remain stable. Sergey Tereshkin, founder and CEO of the oil products marketplace OPEN OIL MARKET: According to the forecast by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), oil production in the U.S. is expected ... ... deal, Russia's quota should increase from the current 8.98 million barrels per day to 9.45 million barrels per day (excluding gas condensate and light hydrocarbons, which are included in broader production statistics). For comparison, in October 2024, ...