The RTS Index (RTSI) is one of the main indicators of the Russian stock market, calculated in US dollars. In this article, you will learn how the index is formed, how it differs from the Moscow Exchange Index, and why it is so important for foreign investors. We will analyze its impact on investment ...

... primary strategic goal of establishing the new exchange is to "disconnect" the Russian gold market from the price benchmarks set in London. Historically, global gold prices have been determined through the London Gold Fixing and LBMA pricing indicators—these benchmarks serve as global reference points for market participants. However, Russia has recently shifted towards creating its own system of price indicators. Representatives of the new exchange assert that they aim to establish national ...

... decades) has heightened hopes for a policy easing as early as this fall. Upcoming releases of fresh inflation data and the annual Fed symposium in Jackson Hole may increase volatility. In the meantime, the cryptocurrency market demonstrates rare stability, indicating maturing dynamics and the growing role of institutional capital in price support. Bitcoin: Holding Positions Amid Market Caution The first cryptocurrency continues to consolidate near its recent peak values. In July, Bitcoin set a historical ...

... the economy. Moscow has promptly responded to the situation, offering New Delhi an additional price concession to retain the market. Russian companies, according to Reuters , are ready to provide India with a discount of around $5 per barrel off the indicative price of Urals relative to the benchmark Dated Brent . Analysts from Kpler estimate that this concession has become a necessary measure amid tightening European Union sanctions and threats of new restrictions from the US—by conceding, suppliers ...

... public returning to the agenda. Major corporations are resuming bold investments, launching new funds, while governments across various nations are ramping up support for innovation, keen to keep pace in the global technological race. Preliminary data indicates that the total venture financing volume in the first half of 2025 reached its highest level since early 2022. In the second quarter, global investments in startups amounted to about $90–91 billion, representing an approximate 10–12% increase ...