... early to relax. Coal Energy: Price Increase and the Return of Traditional Fuel The global energy sector is noting a remarkable trend: after several years of decline, demand for coal is rising once again. Prices for thermal coal in the Asian market have ... ... electricity generation. The United States is experiencing a genuine "coal renaissance." In the first five months of 2025, electricity generation at coal-fired power plants in the U.S. increased by about 19% compared to the same period in 2024....

... trillion rubles, while export duty revenues fell by 23.2% to 290.2 billion rubles due to declining export gas prices. Future Trends in Oil and Gas Revenues For 2024, the share of oil and gas revenues in the budget may exceed the planned level due to ... ... oil compared to global benchmarks. Experts estimate that the share could reach 32% by year-end. However, the draft budget for 2025–2027 projects a gradual decline in oil and gas revenues, from 11.3 trillion rubles in 2024 to 9.8 trillion rubles in 2027....

... of mobile thefts in the UK relative to the European average. Surge in Theft Incidents The UK has experienced a dramatic rise in mobile phone thefts. Compared to 2021, the number of such crimes in the country has increased more than fivefold. By June 2025, the total number of reported smartphone thefts grew by 425% relative to the level seen in the summer of 2021. Experts indicate that this trend reflects the emergence of a new criminal phenomenon. On average, approximately 230 phones are stolen each day, nearly double the rate from five years ago. The rapid growth of these figures indicates that gadget thefts have become one of the fastest-spreading ...

... around RUB 102,700 (+16.8% year-on-year). Thereafter, the growth rate moderates: 2026: ~RUB 114,400 (+11.4% YoY) 2027: ~RUB 123,900 (+8.3%) 2028: ~RUB 132,900 (+7.3%) Meanwhile, real wages (adjusted for inflation) are expected to rise more modestly. In 2025, real incomes are projected to grow about +6.8%, then the pace slows to +5.7% in 2026, +4.1% in 2027, and +3.2% by 2028. This implies inflation will remain significant early on but is forecast to trend toward the ~4% target by the end of the period. Thus, despite prices eating up part of the nominal gains, Russians should still see their purchasing power increase by a few percent each year in real terms. Impact on Consumption and Economic Growth ...

... psychological barrier of $120K, the next target could be the $140K range. According to investment bank Bernstein, by the end of 2025, Bitcoin could even reach $200K due to increasing support from major investors. So far, bulls have not succeeded in consolidating ... ... at these levels. Many short-term holders realized profits as soon as BTC first broke the $120K mark. However, the long-term trend remains bullish: industry reports indicate ongoing accumulation of Bitcoin by institutional players and crypto funds. The ...