... in China. Political risks Iranian sanction circumvention schemes are heightening geopolitical tensions. Should the international community intensify scrutiny on shadow supplies, it could lead to stricter sanction pressures that would also affect the Russian oil sector. Potential sanctions against China If the U.S. or EU decide to intensify pressure on China for illegal imports of Iranian oil, it could impact supply chains, including Russian oil, increasing costs and risks for exporters. What Should Investors ...

... 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, ... ... prices. Perhaps regulators should consider subsidizing fuel supplies; a similar mechanism is effectively used in the energy sector. Something akin to this could be proposed for the fuel market. By the end of the year, the fuel market may revert to an ...

... release. If Chicago PMI surprises with growth exceeding expectations, this will indicate some recovery in the US manufacturing sector at the start of the third quarter. However, values below 50 continue to indicate a contraction in activity—a scenario ... ... Tech : the results of Apple and Amazon, key components of the S&P 500 that set the tone for the Nasdaq, will be released after Russian market closure but will dictate sentiment for Friday's trading. Investors should evaluate not just the figures themselves,...

... stock market and new applications confirm that the long-awaited "window" for exits has reopened. Diversification of Sector Focus. Venture capital is flowing not only into AI but also into fintech, climate projects, biotechnology, defense technologies,... ... filling the niche left by departed international players. Local startups are beginning to attract serious capital. For example, Russian AI solution developer Metamentor raised 108 million rubles in seed funding at a valuation of about 432 million rubles,...

How the lives of Russians have changed in 23 years: 700% inflation, rising prices and the dollar exchange rate Over more than two decades, prices ... ... Restrictions on the import of goods and technologies have increased production costs, especially in the industrial and food sectors. How Does Inflation Affect the Population? Decline in Real Income: Price growth surpasses wage increases, reducing the ...