... factors be unfavorable—for instance, stringent sanctions or a deterioration in the geopolitical situation—the ruble may weaken, and the dollar's exchange rate could temporarily rise to 110-120 rubles. These fluctuations may also be influenced by global trends, such as changes in oil and gas prices, which are critical for the Russian economy. Predictions for the Stock Market: The Russian stock exchange, judging by recent movements, started the week with gains, possibly linked to expectations of a softening of Trump's sanctions policy. Traders ...

... of the world. Thirdly, any major terrorist act or incident involving this pair of adversaries instantly affects international markets and the global economy. India today is one of the largest economies in the world, and military conflict would impact global supply chains and financial markets (investors shy away from risk, pulling capital out of the region amid the threat of war). Oil prices rise in anticipation of supply disruptions, and international trade suffers. Finally, instability in South Asia complicates the global fight against terrorism and extremism. While India and Pakistan accuse one another, terrorist networks may take ...

... Lower liquidity can lead to increased volatility in certain markets, particularly those closely linked to U.S. financial instruments. Commodity Market Effects: The suspension of trading on U.S. commodity exchanges, such as the CME Group, can impact global commodity prices, including oil and gold. Economic Data Release Delays: Key economic indicators and corporate earnings reports from the U.S. are typically not released on Thanksgiving, leading to a temporary lull in market-moving information. The day after Thanksgiving, known as ...

... they also come with high volatility. It is advisable to complement a mid-term portfolio with "blue chip" stocks (gas, oil, finance) and international ETFs to mitigate risks across countries and sectors. Companies with solid business foundations ... ... Gold. Gold is viewed as a "safe haven" against inflation and strengthens the portfolio during crises. In 2024, the price of gold in rubles rose approximately 30% (due both to global price increases and ruble depreciation). Gold does not generate coupons, but can serve as insurance: if the ruble falls,...

Sergey Tereshkin's Comment for Vgudok Publication The article "RZD's Oil Flood: Owners of Liquid Cargoes Receive Government Support in the Fight for Priority ... ... This is indirectly evidenced by the dynamics of oil product exports. According to S&P Global Platts, Russia’s seaborne exports of oil products dropped from 2.69 million... ... damper mechanism. Currently, oil companies may lose damper payments if exchange prices for AI-92 gasoline or diesel fuel exceed the threshold set in the Tax Code. However...