... decision on extending the export ban would depend on the "market situation." The Ministry of Energy plays a key role in assessing the risks based on current fuel stocks and price dynamics. As of June 24, gasoline prices at the St. Petersburg International Mercantile Exchange (SPbMTSB) had risen by 29% since the beginning of the year to 52,525 rubles per ton for AI-92, and by 46% to 63,416 rubles per ton for AI-95. The price peak for these types of fuel occurred on March 18, when the cost ...

... decline: The manufacturing sector remains stagnant due to decreasing global demand and high energy prices. Geopolitical factors: Trade disputes and potential tariffs increase uncertainty. What investors should pay attention to: Sector-specific risks: Export-oriented ... ... attraction of investments in technological sectors to remain competitive. Political stability: Prolonged geopolitical conflicts and internal disagreements complicate efforts for reform. Social changes: There is a need to work on alleviating pessimism, improving ...

... Nairobi and São Paulo. Africa is also witnessing unprecedented inflows of investment, leading to the rapid development of local startup ecosystems. From Nigerian fintech projects to Kenyan agritech startups—more and more African teams are attracting international capital for scaling. Latin America is not falling behind: in 2025, Mexico for the first time surpassed Brazil in terms of venture investments, and startups in the region are actively raising funds in fields such as fintech, e-commerce, and ...

People who create corporations, international trade networks, and open new sectors in traditional industries have always attracted and will continue to attract attention. Their organizational genius, skill, and business acumen are admired, provoke anger, and leave no one indifferent. Thanks to their ...

... updated exchange-traded fund listing standards: it is now possible to launch ETFs for cryptocurrencies on which futures have been traded for at least six months. This opens the door to the appearance of spot ETFs for several major altcoins — including XRP,... ... into Ethereum funds exceeded those into Bitcoin funds, reflecting high expectations for the launch of Ethereum ETFs. On the international stage, the MiCA regulation is coming into effect in the European Union, introducing uniform rules for the circulation ...