... favorable. The US Federal Reserve has kept the base rate unchanged, and an unexpected vote by several members in favor of a rate cut has bolstered hopes for policy easing by fall. Global markets are closely watching inflation data and the upcoming Fed ... ... dispute with the SEC is still pending (the regulator's appeal remains), but market sentiment is positive. If the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) officially drops its claims in the coming weeks, the long-standing uncertainty regarding XRP's status ...

... major terrorist attack occurred in the Indian-administered region of Kashmir, claiming the lives of dozens of civilians, including foreign tourists. This incident triggered a major crisis in the relations between the two nations: India and Pakistan exchanged mutual accusations, recalled diplomats, closed their borders, and heightened the readiness of their armed forces. Both governments issued strong statements, raising concerns about the possibility of direct military confrontation between the ...

... International Context and Comparison Globally, the dietary supplement market is experiencing stable growth—an average annual growth rate of about 7% from 2020 to 2024, with the volume exceeding $160 billion (≈12 trillion rubles) in 2023. The leaders remain ... ... pharmaceuticals due to higher profitability and rapid growth. A recent example is the IPO of biotech Bioversys on the SIX Swiss Exchange—successful access to foreign exchanges by Russian players demonstrates that capital is attracted to pharmaceutical/R&D ...

... Sanctions and restrictions on world markets have affected the volume of Russian exports, which has reduced the inflow of foreign exchange earnings. For many Russian companies, especially in the oil and gas sector, this has become a significant challenge. ... ... limits the potential for economic growth. Implications for business and investment 1. Difficulty accessing finance High interest rates limit the availability of borrowed funds for businesses. Small and medium-sized companies are particularly sensitive to ...

... prices increased by 27 kopecks. The end of autumn is objectively a period of transition from summer and interseasonal to winter diesel fuel, which contributes to price increases. Currently, according to the St. Petersburg International Mercantile Exchange (SPbMTSB), the price of winter diesel fuel is 23% higher than that of summer diesel. An equally important factor is the lag in diesel price growth compared to the overall inflation rate. By November 11, 2024, cumulative inflation was 7%, while the retail price increase for diesel was 4.9% and for gasoline it was 8.7%. Oil companies need to compensate for losses caused by forced downtimes, which led to a decrease in the production ...