... investment programs of natural monopolies is a timely and necessary measure. Efficient use of resources in strategically important sectors such as energy and transport directly affects the country's economic stability and development. Joint work by the Ministry ... ... Central Bank in this area can lead to significant improvements in investment management, increased transparency and reduced costs. It is important that these measures be accompanied by clear mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating effectiveness, which will ...

... attention to: Safe assets: Gold and bonds from leading economies. Companies with minimal dependence on U.S. exports. Countries and sectors that could benefit from the redistribution of trade flows. Potential Retaliatory Measures In response to the new tariffs,... ... South Africa and New Zealand have expressed intentions to contest the decision at the WTO. Short-Term Outlook In the short term, it is expected that: Trade tensions will escalate. Market volatility will persist. The search for alternative markets and new ...

... wages encourage people to spend more. Heightened consumer activity will support the expansion of retail trade and the service sector. Stronger consumer demand will also support GDP expansion, making the domestic market a key engine of growth – especially ... ... restrictions in external trade. Productivity, Inflation, and Corporate Profits The rapid rise in wages begs the question: is it matched by gains in efficiency? Current projections suggest labor productivity will grow much more slowly than wages. According ...

... trade restrictions against the USSR. Despite the dissolution of the Soviet Union, this amendment remained in effect until 2012, when it was replaced by the Magnitsky Act, which introduced targeted sanctions. After 2014, the U.S. significantly expanded its sanctions policy against Russia, including restrictions in the financial, energy, technological, and industrial sectors. Today, Russia remains one of the countries facing the highest number of sanctions globally. How Have Sanctions Affected the Russian Economy? Despite unprecedented sanctions measures, the Russian economy has shown growth. In 2024, Russia's GDP ...

... easily a startup can grow into a large company. A favorable legal environment includes ease of business registration, protection of intellectual property rights, flexibility in labor legislation, and the availability of special incentives for the tech sector. Countries competing for talent and capital offer various incentives: Singapore is known for its low taxes and pro-business policies. For new startups, it has a Startup Tax Exemption program that provides full tax relief on the first approximately SGD 100,000 of profit for three years. This significantly reduces the financial burden in the early ...