... performance closer to the level necessary for a return to net profit. This is a significant achievement amid an ongoing challenging market situation. Other Income and Expenses: Volatility and Currency Effects Despite the improved operational results, volatile ... ... exchange losses, interest payable on debt, reserves, and write-offs. The main negative factor was interest expenses on loans and bonds: in H1 2025, Gazprom paid interest amounting to about 261 billion rubles, which is ~17% higher than a year earlier (the ...

... Group with a business partner. Even then, we wanted to implement new business solutions in the rather conservative commodities market. Digitalization played a key role in this process. – Where did you begin? – First and foremost, we automated internal ... ... competitive supplier offers. What are Oil Resource Group’s plans for 2022? We plan to attract significant investment by issuing bonds. Right now, we are working on the loan structure, preparing issuance documents, and finalizing the release terms. Translated ...

... capital movement controls limit volatility. The Bank of Russia will factor in the exchange rate when proceeding with further easing to ensure that a weakening ruble does not spike inflation. Following a brief drop, the stock index quickly recovered, and bond yields had already accounted for the rate decrease. The initiated easing cycle generally creates favorable conditions in financial markets. Lending and Mortgages An extended period of high borrowing costs has significantly stalled loan growth in Russia, a fact acknowledged by the Central Bank in its forecasts. Hence, the expected growth in retail lending for 2025 has been reduced ...

... challenges. Some may be compelled to revise their policies in light of an economic slowdown and increased Central Bank oversight. Market Consolidation: It is likely that small and medium-sized banks will begin to liquidate their assets or merge with larger ... ... approach to investments within this sector. Diversifying the portfolio and shifting towards less risky assets, such as government bonds or commodity assets, may be a prudent strategy for capital protection. High rates and increased oversight by the Central ...

... dollar, Bitcoin is increasingly seen as part of a diversified portfolio – a sort of “anti-dollar” asset complementing bond and stock classes. In conclusion: persistently high inflation, alongside mounting deficits and debt, compels investors to ... ... consider that price declines could resume with changing macroeconomic conditions, as evidenced by the recent downturn in the stock markets.