... The primary cause is extreme weather conditions in major producing countries, such as Brazil and Vietnam, leading to a shortage of coffee beans in the global market. This situation is aggravated by rising transportation costs and the weakening of the ruble, which also affects the end prices for consumers in Russia. What Happened to Prices Over the Past Year Over the past year, coffee prices in Russia have increased by nearly 30%. Currently, an average pack of coffee weighing 150 grams costs around ...

... package to ban LNG imports from Russia. What consequences might Gazprom, Russia, and the EU face if supplies are entirely halted? Last week, the U.S. imposed blocking sanctions on Gazprombank. European buyers of Gazprom's gas are required to pay in rubles through this bank. If European businesses fail to negotiate exceptions with the U.S. by December 20—the deadline for ceasing operations with the bank—this will halt Russian gas deliveries. In 2022, a presidential decree shifted payment for ...

... and support investor interest in the Indian market. 09:00 MSK: Russia - Services and Composite PMI for November Russian PMIs will indicate the state of the services sector, which plays an important role in the economy. Positive data will support the ruble and strengthen investor confidence. 11:55 MSK: Germany - Services and Composite PMI for November As the largest economy in the Eurozone, Germany sets the tone for the region. Strong figures will bolster the euro and support sentiment in European ...

... Russia and the CIS: Local Focus Amid Global Trends Despite external constraints, Russia and neighboring countries are also experiencing noticeable revival. New venture funds are being established (for example, bank PSB announced a fund of 12 billion rubles, and Kama Flow firm—of 10 billion rubles), while local startups are attracting capital and preparing for IPOs (Krasnodar food tech Qummy secured 440 million rubles at a valuation of ~2.4 billion rubles). Foreign investors are again allowed to ...

... if it is profitable to do so. Seller's obligations: The seller is obligated to fulfill the terms of the contract if the buyer decides to exercise their right. Example: An investor buys a call option on a company's shares with an exercise price of 100 rubles and a term of 3 months. If the market price of the shares rises to 120 rubles in a month, the investor can exercise the right and buy the shares at 100 rubles, locking in the profit. Differences between American and European options Exercise flexibility: ...