... recovery in Europe. In China, the government continues to stimulate the economy, attempting to support business activity amid external risks. Thus, macroeconomic indicators instill cautious optimism: the global economy displays moderate growth alongside decreasing inflationary pressure. If positive trends persist, analysts' forecasts for future developments may improve in terms of GDP growth rates and price dynamics. Ruble Exchange Rate and Currency Market Dynamics Monday marks the conclusion of the July tax period in Russia, during which exporters typically sell foreign currency revenue to pay taxes, supporting the ruble's exchange rate. It is expected ...

... December when the impact of the transition to winter diesel fuel subsides," said Tereshkin. The recent sharp rise in prices, according to the expert, is due to seasonal factors. "The trigger was the switch from summer to interseasonal and,... ... turnover increased by 7.7% in the first nine months of the year. For comparison, rail freight turnover during the same period decreased by 5.3%," he added. These indicators are interconnected, the expert noted. Freight shippers are experiencing ...

... market capitalization of the cryptocurrency market, or the dominance of stablecoins. During bearish market phases, when the prices of cryptocurrencies decline, the share of USDT and other stablecoins in the overall "pie" increases: investors ... ... increasing line of USDT dominance—this signals market caution. Conversely, during bullish rallies, the share of USDT typically decreases as market participants spend stablecoins on purchasing cryptocurrencies, and the value of the crypto assets rises faster....

... interest rates for businesses and households. This leads to several consequences: Decreased consumer demand: Higher rates make loans, including mortgages and consumer loans, less affordable. As a result, people spend less, and demand for goods and services decreases. Increased savings: When interest rates are high, deposits and savings become more attractive because they bring in more income. This encourages people to save more and spend less, which reduces pressure on prices. Reduced investment: For businesses, more expensive loans mean higher investment and development costs, so companies may postpone expansion or reduce production, which also reduces overall demand in the economy. As a result of all these factors,...

... ban. However, Sergey Tereshkin, CEO of Open Oil Market, believes the problem can only be solved by significantly increasing the quotas for gasoline sales through exchanges. Four Factors Driving Price Increases The main reason for rising gasoline prices is the reduction in fuel production. According to the latest available data from Rosstat, production of motor gasoline in Russia decreased by 18% during the week of May 13–19, 2024, compared to February 19–25, which marked the peak production levels this year. Diesel production also declined by 11% during the same period. The drop in output has been particularly severe for ...