... persistently high inflation limit investor enthusiasm. The Japanese yen continued to weaken, with the USD/JPY rate rising to ¥148 per $1 – the lowest level for the yen in recent years. The pressure on the Japanese currency stems from a combination of internal and external factors: political uncertainty ahead of elections, chronically low inflation, and expectations that the Bank of Japan will maintain ultra-low rates drive investors to exit the yen in favor of more yielding currencies. Until signals ...

... in tariffs by increasing the final cost of products. Deterioration of the investment climate: The uncertainty associated with trade wars reduces the attractiveness of countries for foreign investments. Decline in trade volumes: A general downturn in international trade will adversely affect the GDP of many countries. Most Vulnerable Economic Sectors The sectors most severely impacted by the new tariffs include: Automotive industry – particularly sensitive for Canada, South Korea, and Taiwan. Electronics ...

... rises helped offset lower exports from Vietnam, attributed to changing market dynamics. Sharp Rise in Coffee Prices: Causes and Effects In addition to higher export volumes, the 2023/24 season has seen a substantial increase in coffee prices. The ICO (International Coffee Organization) Composite Price Index reached 237.05 US cents per pound in July 2024—48.9% higher than the previous year. Key factors driving this price growth include: Climate Changes: Droughts and extreme weather in countries like ...

... 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 of geopolitical rhetoric. A key event in recent days was the trade-energy deal between ...

... Business Models Diversification of assets, utilization of jurisdictions favoring the CIS and Middle Eastern countries, as well as the active implementation of digital services allowed entrepreneurs to mitigate regulatory risks. 6. The Role of Sanctions and Internal Reforms Despite ongoing sanctions pressure, business empires managed to adapt by: Reengineering supply chains through Kazakhstan, the UAE, and Turkey. Actively using the yuan and rupee in foreign transactions. Internal import substitution, particularly ...