... Recently, it has attracted renewed attention from the international community due to a sharp escalation in the situation. In April 2025, a major terrorist attack occurred in the Indian-administered region of Kashmir, claiming the lives of dozens of civilians,... ..., and regularly exchange artillery fire across their border. Each new flare-up of tension immediately elicits reactions from global markets and diplomatic efforts to diffuse the situation. Since the end of the Cold War, experts believe that the India-Pakistan ...

... Exchange Commission (SEC) to approve spot Bitcoin ETFs marks a breakthrough, but authorities may impose new requirements as the market evolves. Close regulatory oversight is necessary to prevent manipulation and protect investors, and any sudden tightening ... ... integration of Bitcoin into the traditional financial system. Macroeconomic conditions add another layer of uncertainty. If the global economy faces turmoil or sharp interest rate hikes in 2025, risk assets like Bitcoin may encounter headwinds. For example, rising rates or a strengthening dollar could temporarily ...

...!" which will take place on December 4–5 in Moscow. VTB analysts note that global oil consumption next year may reach 104 million barrels per day, a 1% increase... ... stable. Sergey Tereshkin, founder and CEO of the oil products marketplace OPEN OIL MARKET: According to the forecast by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)... ... from 12.9 million bpd in 2023 to 13.2 million bpd in 2024, and 13.5 million bpd in 2025. This is a realistic forecast, given that prices are significantly above the breakeven...

... half, potentially impacting not only the health of those affected by meteorological changes but also the operation of satellites, power grids, and stock markets. This article examines the risks that heightened solar activity poses for investors and the global economy. Solar Flare X1.2: What the Powerful Eruption Means – From Health Impacts to the Stock Market On May 13, 2025, a rare and extremely powerful X1.2 class solar flare was recorded, lasting approximately 19 minutes. According to NOAA classification, X-class flares are the strongest solar flares, capable of inducing severe geomagnetic storms and electronic disruptions....

... 2024 dealt a serious blow to the economy. The sanctions affected key sectors and restricted access to international financial markets. Decline in Export Revenues Falling global prices for oil and gas, along with a reduction in their export, diminished the inflow of foreign currency into Russia. ... ... of demand for imported goods increased the need for foreign currency, putting additional pressure on the ruble. Forecasts for 2025 Reuters Forecasts the dollar exchange rate to be between 100 and 108 rubles by the end of 2025. Ministry of Economic Development ...