... and the dot-com bubble of the 2000s. The influence of social media and trading platforms The popularity of stock market apps and discussions on social media pushes investors to make quick decisions. Increased activity on platforms like Robinhood is fueling demand for tech stocks. What are the risks? Possibility of market overheating Long positions in tech stocks have reached 2014 levels (excluding the pandemic period). This may indicate excessive optimism among investors. Historically, such high ...

... contributed 30.2% in 2022, falling to 16.3% for January–September 2024. Contributions from gas condensate extraction rose to 6% over the same period. Reverse excise payments, particularly under the damping mechanism aimed at stabilizing domestic fuel prices, reduce oil and gas revenues. In 2022, these payments amounted to 3.2 trillion rubles against revenues of 14.8 trillion. In 2023, they totaled 2.9 trillion rubles out of 11.7 trillion in revenues. Oil Production Drives Budget Growth The ...

... government support for companies through various benefits and loans, the central bank's interest rates, state orders, and more. The price of oil. At first glance, it may seem that this factor only affects companies involved in the processing and sale of fuel. However, this is not the case. Analyzing the market, one can observe that oil price fluctuations affect other sectors as well. Though the effects may not be as significant, the trend is clear. Financial reports. Large companies publish statistical ...

... growth of electric transport is one of the key trends in the automotive industry in recent years, notes Alexander Lebedev, a senior consultant at B1. He highlights several advantages of electric vehicles over internal combustion engine cars, including fuel cost savings, subsidies, and free parking. With such benefits, electric vehicle sales have significant potential, he says. Moreover, the availability of EVCSs in Russia is already "quite high": there are 9.5 electric vehicles per station,...

... output, contributing to price hikes. Logistical Issues and Rising Costs: Logistical disruptions encountered in recent years and rising transportation costs have also impacted the final cost of coffee. Increases in shipping costs, including container and fuel price surges, have escalated supply expenses, contributing to price increases. Speculative Interest in Markets: Coffee has attracted heightened interest in commodity markets, with large investment funds actively investing in coffee futures. This ...