... with prices increasing by 1.5% (by 1 ruble) during the same period. Even considering the peculiarities of the Russian fuel market, where the wholesale segment does not have a direct connection with retail price formation, such a sharp and divergent ... ... months, according to Sergey Tereshkin, CEO of the OPEN OIL MARKET platform. Oil companies understand that after January 31, 2025, the foreign market will again be closed, so they have no incentive to behave well. Therefore, a rally in the domestic market ...

... De-Dollarization Russia is preparing to launch a new trading platform for gold that will operate independently from the London Stock Exchange and the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA). This step effectively severs gold pricing from the dominance of Western financial institutions and ... ... state-owned company "Goznak," plans to begin trading physical gold in the form of bullion in the third quarter of 2025. Trades will be conducted on a “one lot — one bar” basis in a spot trading environment. Initially, the exchange will ...

... Significant contributions came from mergers and acquisitions (M&A), despite challenging market conditions. JPMorgan Chase (JPM): The bank showcased strong results due to rising... ... interest income. Resurgence in Market Activity: The end of the year saw a revival in stock markets, positively impacting revenues from asset management and trading operations... ... capitalize on market volatility. However, experts note that key challenges will persist in 2025: Potential economic slowdown amidst high interest rates. Increased competition...

... costs and intensify pressure on fiscal policy, creating uncertainty for the economy and markets. Fiat Currencies vs. Bitcoin In contrast to fiat money, which can be printed... ... the beginning of 2024, the price of Bitcoin has increased significantly: by January 2025, it briefly surpassed $100,000, and as of late April, it is trading around $94... ... diversified portfolio – a sort of “anti-dollar” asset complementing bond and stock classes. In conclusion: persistently high inflation, alongside mounting deficits...

... on this route. 2. Volatility in Global Energy Markets Global instability in energy markets has led to sharp fluctuations in gas prices and reduced available supply. Increased... ... with high demand in Asia, has driven prices up, raising the cost of securing winter stocks in Europe. The elevated prices and limitations in LNG availability pose additional... .... Europe faces serious challenges in securing gas supplies for the winter of 2024–2025. Reduced Russian gas supplies, fierce global competition for LNG, and unpredictable...