... and reduced profits — the Russian banking sector is going through a period of significant changes. The Central Bank is tightening control, revoking licenses from banks, and leading players are increasing deposit rates to a record 24%. How will these measures affect the financial stability of banks, their profitability and attractiveness to investors? In this article, we analyze the causes and consequences of the current situation, forecasts for the banking sector and possible strategies for investors ...

The Central Bank of Russia expects GDP growth to slow to 2–3% in the fourth quarter of 2024, due to tighter monetary policy and high inflation. These measures could significantly affect the business climate, consumer activity, and investment strategies. In this article, I examine the reasons for the slowdown, analyze its implications for business, and share my opinion on how to adapt to new economic ...

... the situation will stabilize in the coming weeks, although the margin for AI-95 will remain low until the end of the year. In the long term, the market is expected to recover, taking into account changes in production processes and potential support measures. Gas stations have been suffering losses from the sale of AI-95 gasoline for six weeks: in September, their margin was minus 1.57 rubles per liter, according to analysts. However, unlike last fall, they continue to make a profit on other grades....

... is expected, but the figure will likely remain around the 50-point threshold (it was 49.7 in June). Data below 50 signals a contraction in activity, so investors are looking for signs of stabilization in the largest economy in Asia. Continued easing measures from Beijing and a recovery in domestic demand could push PMI higher. Any surprises in China's PMI (such as a move into the growth zone) will affect commodity markets and currencies of emerging countries. Eurozone – Unemployment Rate (12:00 ...

... BRICS currency are becoming increasingly relevant topics amid changes in the global economy and new statements by world leaders. In his latest speech, Vladimir Putin emphasized that Russia does not seek to abandon the dollar, although the restrictive measures of the United States undermine confidence in the American currency. He also noted that the idea of creating a single BRICS currency is still at an early stage of discussion. The Fate of the Dollar and the Prospects of the BRICS Currency: What ...