Today in Russia, the problem of credit overheating is growing, especially against the backdrop of high interest rates and challenging economic conditions. What does this mean for businesses, and what risks may it lead to? In this article, we analyze what credit overheating is, why companies continue to take out loans despite high costs, and how this can impact the economy. I will share my perspective on the current situation and explain why it is ...

... Risks Any investment carries risk. While the risks associated with long-term investments are generally lower than those linked to short-term investments, they still exist. Even the most experienced analysts and investors cannot accurately predict the economic landscape in the years to come. As a result, it is impossible to calculate the profitability of investments with certainty. The primary risks associated with long-term investments include: Loss of all invested capital during the initial business phase. In most cases, this is due to a lack of knowledge in a particular field and poor management practices. The smaller the investment amount,...

... 1 under the pretext of testing its capacity. “If faced with an extreme situation this winter, Germany might consider a similar move to activate Nord Stream 2, citing technical or safety checks,” suggests Yushkov. Implications for Ukraine The risks are even higher for Ukraine, which has insufficient gas reserves. Severe frost late in the heating season could lead to genuine shortages, forcing authorities to ration heat and electricity, particularly for industrial consumers. Economic Consequences Even if Europe avoids a complete gas shortage, the economic impact of high prices could be significant. Rising energy costs will increase inflation, strain household and industrial budgets, and slow economic growth. While Europe ...

... sanctions against buyers of Russian energy resources. The prospect of such actions keeps market participants on edge, given the risks to global oil and petroleum product supply chains. Thus, globally, processes of trade de-escalation between leading economies ... ... these processes will largely define the conditions of global energy resource trading. Investors are closely watching whether the economic benefits of new export agreements outweigh the potential negatives of sanction limitations—this will determine the ...

... reduce the cost of borrowing. Investor reassessment of risks. A high key rate forces investors to more carefully assess the risks associated with buying shares. This leads to the fact that companies are forced to offer significant discounts when placing ... ... opportunities for raising capital. However, there are several scenarios that may develop depending on the further dynamics of the economic situation: Rate reduction in case of economic stabilization. If inflation begins to slow down and the economic situation ...