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Economic Trends in Russia: GDP Slowdown and Inflationary Challenges – What It Means for Investors

... economic activity, which may be attributed to several factors: High Key Rate: The Central Bank of Russia maintains a high key rate of 21% to control inflation, but such a rate also restrains lending and investment activity. Sanctions and External Economic Environment: Amidst sanctions pressure and restrictions on exports and imports, businesses face shortages of technological equipment, components, and supply chain challenges. Ruble Instability: Currency volatility limits planning capabilities and dampens ...

The Fate of the Dollar and the Prospects for BRICS Currency: What's Behind Putin's Statements?

... Founder of Open Oil Market Sergey Tereshkin, Founder of Open Oil Market : “Vladimir Putin’s statements regarding the dollar and the BRICS currency highlight how critical the issue of economic independence has become for developing countries. In an environment where U.S. economic influence can exert strong pressure on the financial decisions of other nations, the necessity to seek alternative financial tools emerges. For businesses, especially in sectors like oil and gas, diversification of currency ...

Why is AI-95 gasoline increasing in price more than the others?

... For example, there were discussions about allowing the use of monomethylaniline (MMA). It was used in Russian oil refining until 2016 but was banned by the Ministry of Energy due to its negative impact on gasoline quality, vehicle components, and the environment, explains Dmitry Semagin, head of the RUPEC Information and Analytical Center. In his opinion, allowing MMA would not resolve the issue with AI-95. In the case of additives that increase the octane number of gasoline, there is effectively ...

Sberbank in Space: What Possible Collaboration with Roscosmos Means for Investors

... resources from Sberbank, which can affect the company’s financial metrics. Given that space projects often take years to develop and implement, the payback of these investments cannot be guaranteed in the near future. Other risks include: Regulatory Environment Instability: Changes in space industry regulations may create barriers to commercial projects. High Qualification Requirements for Specialists: Successful project implementation will require recruiting experts in the field of space, increasing ...

How to Value a Business Before Selling or Buying?

... court cases, and intellectual property rights. Operational Due Diligence. Assessing the condition of production facilities, warehouses, technologies, and other company assets. Commercial Due Diligence. Studying market trends, customer base, competitive environment, and other external factors that may affect the future of the company. Business valuation is a multifaceted process that requires consideration of numerous factors and the application of various approaches. The correct choice of valuation ...