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"Pancake Index": How Prices for Key Products Changed for Pancake Week 2025

... expenses also impact the final price of products. Seasonal demand – In the lead-up to Maslenitsa, prices of key ingredients traditionally rise. However, the drop in egg prices has partially mitigated the overall increase, attributed to overproduction and market stabilization. How to Save During Maslenitsa? Despite rising prices, the holiday can be celebrated without overspending: Make pancakes at home – Purchasing ready-made pancakes from cafes and stores will cost more. Choose alternative oils – ...

Nine countries and 12,000 warheads: How the world's nuclear arsenal is distributed

... warheads for each side). However, the current term of this last major arms control agreement expires in 2026. The absence of a new agreement could pave the way for a new arms race between the superpowers—a risk factor closely monitored by experts and markets. China: Growth of Nuclear Potential China lags significantly behind Russia and the USA in the number of nuclear warheads (about 400-500), but it is currently demonstrating the fastest growth in nuclear potential. A decade ago, China had just over ...

Inflationship: A New Relationship Format in Times of Economic Instability

... Trend or Temporary Phenomenon? The economic landscape is constantly evolving, and over time, inflationship may either solidify as a social trend or fade away as economic conditions improve. However, amid high inflation, rising living expenses, and job market instability, this relationship format could become the new norm for many young people. Whether inflationship will become a long-term trend or merely a temporary coping mechanism for economic realities remains to be seen. The key point is to remember ...

Inflation: What It Is, Why It Is Dangerous, and How to Protect Your Money

... effectively devalued. Second, high inflation creates economic uncertainty: businesses cannot accurately plan investments and expenses, raising the risk of project losses. The central bank must increase the key interest rate to "cool down" the market, making loans more expensive and slowing economic growth. Furthermore, during rapid devaluation of money, people tend to spend or invest their funds more quickly, which can lead to an overheating economy and new cycles of price increases. In turn,...

Investing Online – A Professional's Advice

... online. The most common investment directions include: Forex; HYIP; Cryptocurrencies. To trade on Forex, one must register on a specialized platform. Transactions are conducted over the Internet. This requires studying literature and closely monitoring market changes, which may not be feasible for everyone. Mining cryptocurrencies has become increasingly difficult. Additionally, the active growth of cryptocurrencies has recently stalled, making it harder to generate significant profits. HYIP Projects ...