... following a significant rise in 2021-2022, reaching 9.1% in 2022, and falling to approximately 2.9% by the end of 2024. However, many investors are concerned that fiscal policy could reignite price increases. In this context, Buffett emphasizes: “The government’s tendency is to devalue its currency over time” and reminds us that “if someone has the power to print money, they will do so.” In other words, the availability of quantitative easing tools incentivizes authorities to increase the ...

... contraction in manufacturing activity for the second consecutive month. Weak external demand and cautious consumer behavior are leading to a downturn in the manufacturing sector. In response, Beijing announced an additional package of stimulus measures: the government has announced tax cuts for small businesses, eased mortgage lending conditions, and new infrastructure projects for the second half of the year. The People’s Bank of China had already cut key rates earlier (a total of 0.25 percentage points ...

... impact gas station prices and the consumer market. The average price for a liter of gasoline in Moscow has increased by 3 rubles since the beginning of the year. Fuel prices are rising despite measures taken by the authorities. Earlier, the Russian government imposed a complete ban on gasoline exports until August 31. Will the increase in gasoline prices continue, and how might the situation change in the fall? Gasoline prices on the exchange have set new records. The price for 92-octane gasoline ...

... gasoline prices during peak summer demand (holiday season and harvesting campaign). Previously, restrictions only applied to traders and small refiners; however, by the end of July, wholesale gasoline prices had reached historical highs, forcing the government to implement strict administrative measures. Now, Russian refineries are directing virtually all gasoline volume to the domestic market. An increase in supply on the exchange is expected to help cool prices, which soared to record levels in ...

... gasoline prices during the peak summer demand period (holiday season and harvest campaign). Previously, restrictions applied only to traders and smaller plants, but by the end of July, wholesale gasoline prices had hit historic highs, compelling the government to resort to strict administrative measures. Now, Russian refineries are directing nearly all their gasoline supply to the domestic market. It is expected that the increased supply on the exchange will cool prices, which had reached record ...