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How a raw materials marketplace takes away market power from traders

... Companies". Does the oil products market need a marketplace? After all, there are still no striking examples of profitable B2B trading platforms in Russia. Oil products, primarily diesel fuel and gasoline, represent a vast market. For instance, they account for about 30% of the total trade turnover on the St. Petersburg International Mercantile Exchange (SPIMEX). We estimate the market’s annual volume at 6 trillion rubles, with about half traded via the exchange and tenders. The rest belongs to ...

The rise in diesel prices may accelerate by the end of summer, but it will not exceed inflation.

... diesel fuel. These segments will continue to pose risks for fuel price hikes. According to Tereshkin, seasonal price increases for diesel could still occur even if winter diesel were included in the subsidy parameters. The subsidy only takes into account exchange trading, where only 16% of the diesel produced is sold; the remaining 84% is sold in small wholesale, where oil companies can raise prices without fearing the loss of subsidies. However, Gusev believes that the subsidy is doing its ...

Tuesday, November 19, 2024: Key Economic Events for Investors

... lead to short-term fluctuations in European indices, especially in energy and manufacturing sectors that depend on regional stability. Investor Recommendations: Keep an eye on developments from the G20. Investors may need to adjust their portfolios to account for potential policy changes affecting European and global markets. Sectors sensitive to geopolitics, like energy and defense, may experience volatility, making it essential to assess risk exposure carefully. Australian Central Bank Meeting Minutes ...

How Video Games Affect Children's Intelligence: A Study Involving 10,000 Schoolchildren

.... After the initial assessment of the children’s cognitive abilities, the researchers continued their observations. Two years later, they retested 5,169 participants to see how their intelligence had changed over time. Importantly, the researchers accounted for individual differences among the children, including genetic predispositions for higher cognitive abilities and the socio-economic status of their families. This approach allowed for a more accurate evaluation of the impact of screen activities ...

Strong energy bonds

... China's oil demand will rise by 13% between 2023 and 2030 to 17.8 million barrels per day and reach 18.8 million barrels per day by 2045 (+19% from 2023 levels). Alongside India, China will lead the growth in global oil consumption. Currently, China accounts for 16% of global liquid hydrocarbon consumption, while Russia contributes 11% of global production, stated Igor Sechin, Secretary of the Commission on Energy Development Strategy under the President of the Russian Federation and CEO of Rosneft,...