... level of over-indebtedness and protect the financial system from potential crises. As a result, banks are compelled to tighten lending conditions, reflecting on the volume and availability of credit cards. Changes in Consumer Behavior The challenging economic situation is prompting many Russians to adopt a more cautious approach to borrowing, which reduces the demand for credit cards. Consumers are becoming more aware of the risks associated with debt burdens and prefer to limit themselves to new ...

... 200%), German automakers, for whom the U.S. is an important export market, might lose a significant portion of their revenues. Declining Demand in Europe: The European automotive market is facing decreased demand against a backdrop of high inflation, economic difficulties, and support policies for local producers. This diminishes the appeal of German brands' products and threatens their market share. Competition in China: The Chinese market, historically a stronghold for German companies, is experiencing ...

... continued its moderate growth: the S&P Global Russia Services PMI remained at 50.1, virtually unchanged from March. The composite PMI, which combines data from the services and manufacturing sectors, rose to 49.8 (up from 49.1 previously). Overall, these economic indicators suggest stagnation in the Russian economy and only slight progress in the business cycle. Given the persistent high inflation (approximately 10% annually) and the tightening of the Central Bank of Russia's policy (key rate at 21%),...

... in Germany, a first in its history, due to internal pressures. These negative results suggest that German automakers are struggling to cope with external challenges, including the competitive threat from Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers and an economic slowdown in Europe. Major Risks Facing German Automakers U.S. Import Tariffs: Donald Trump has proposed raising import tariffs on vehicles as a measure to protect the U.S. auto industry. If tariffs increase (potentially from 10% to 200%), German ...

... including popular tourist destinations like Egypt, Turkey, and the UAE, making exemptions unlikely. A recent Federation Council roundtable discussed the potential for biofuel production in Russia. Yuri Fedorov, Deputy Chair of the Federation Council's Economic Policy Committee, emphasized that while Russia currently lacks a biofuel market, developing one is essential for energy and economic security and resource diversification. However, other experts suggest a gradual increase in biofuel blending ...