.... It is anticipated to rise further by the end of the year, reaching 4,000. Gas production companies are expected to increase profits against a backdrop of constrained natural gas supply in global markets, particularly in Europe. High dividends from Russian assets are attracting novice investors, whose numbers have surged to 13 million during the pandemic and lockdowns that prompted people worldwide to stay at home. Inflationary expectations and low deposit rates are also driving investors to allocate funds into securities. Analysts ...

... decreased by 5.4% in January–April 2025. The article examines the reasons for the decline, regional differences, the structure of transportation by type of cargo, and investment implications for logistics and port infrastructure. A detailed analysis for investors and transport market participants. Cargo Traffic at Russian Sea Ports Decreased by 5.4% from January to April 2025 According to the Association of Maritime Trade Ports (ASOP), the total cargo traffic at Russian sea ports for the first four months of 2025 reached 280.7 million tons, representing a decrease ...

... Russian projects. Significant deals are also taking place in the local market: the Krasnodar foodtech startup Qummy raised 440 million rubles at a valuation of around 2.4 billion rubles and announced plans for an IPO in the coming years. In 2025, foreign investors were once again allowed to officially participate in deals with Russian technology companies, opening the doors to foreign capital influx (primarily from “friendly” countries). While the absolute volumes of venture investments in the region remain modest, they are steadily increasing. According to the Russian ...

... imposing 100% duties on all exports to China has been openly discussed in the U.S. if Beijing does not reduce its purchases of Russian oil. In this context, the absence of a breakthrough at the summit suggests the persistence of pressure. Nevertheless, ... .... In the coming weeks, market attention will be focused on further developments in the dialogue: positive shifts may improve investor sentiment and ease the sanctions rhetoric, while a failure in contacts risks a new escalation of trade restrictions. ...

... crisis peaks of 2022; however, any supply disruptions or an early onset of cold weather in the fall may again increase volatility. Record-high storage volumes reduce the likelihood of sharp price spikes this winter, which is positively perceived by investors and industrial consumers. Market participants are closely monitoring further steps by the EU to strengthen energy security—including discussions on new storage filling regulations and potential restrictions on Russian gas imports. Global Agreements and Policy: Trade Thaw vs. Sanction Pressure The international agenda intertwines two opposing trends: on one hand, the de-escalation of trade conflicts between major economies, and on the other hand, the escalation ...