... highs in the last week of August. Falling crude oil prices, which dropped from over $80 to $71 per barrel, are now driving exchange rates downward. Although oil prices have a delayed impact on domestic fuel costs, they may exert some pressure unless ... ... summer travel season, increasing demand for gasoline. Rain and cooler weather are expected to temper this demand. Currently, independent gas stations, rather than those owned by major oil companies, are driving most of the price increases. This was also ...

... Russia. The disclosure requirements are less stringent compared to American standards. Companies going public on the Moscow Exchange are also required to provide prospectuses, but the volume of disclosed information may be lesser. After the IPO, Russian ... ... International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) if they have an international audience. Companies must undergo audits by independent auditing firms accredited by the SEC, ensuring a high level of reliability of financial information. The disclosure ...

... largest Russian companies. There are several ways to invest in this index, minimizing risk and maximizing potential returns: Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs): ETFs that track IMOEX offer a simple and effective way to invest. They replicate the index composition,... ... managed by professionals, which can reduce the risks for inexperienced investors. Direct Investing in Stocks: Investors can independently form a portfolio of IMOEX stocks. This approach requires a deeper understanding of the stock market and can provide ...

... linked to a drop in transit volumes: for example, revenues from transit through Russia for Central Asian gas or supplies from independent producers decreased, alongside the cessation of several export routes (loss of volumes previously transiting through ... ... exports to distant regions have quantitatively decreased, but the currency revenues converted into rubles are supported by the exchange rate, and domestic sales remain a solid revenue base. Expenditure and Profitability: Tax Change Effects In the first ...

... The government announced a complete ban on the export of automotive gasoline (previously, the restrictions pertained only to independent traders, but now apply to processing companies as well). This moratorium is effective at least until the end of August ... ... stations. In the days following the ban, wholesale prices slightly decreased on the expectations; however, within a few days, exchange prices rose again. If no significant price decreases occur, the authorities may extend export restrictions beyond August....