... Substitution Many Western companies have exited the Russian market, but domestic producers have filled the gap. This opens up opportunities for investment in companies developing local analogs of Western goods and technologies. 3. New Mechanisms for International Cooperation Russia is actively developing alternative financial and trade mechanisms, including settlements in national currencies and cooperation with countries in Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America. This creates new investment niches,...

... day not only boosts sales for retailers and online companies like Alibaba and JD.com, but also reflects consumer sentiment and economic activity in the country. In this article, we will look at how the rise in sales in China affects US stock markets, international commodities, and investments, and why this event is important for Russian investors. Singles' Day in China: Impact on Stock Markets and the Global Economy On November 11, China celebrates Singles' Day — the largest sale in the world,...

... demographic problems and trade restrictions can seriously affect the country's prospects. China is at a stage when every strategic decision is key to the future.” China's economy ended 2024 with 5% growth, demonstrating resilience to external and internal challenges. However, to maintain its leadership on the global stage, the country will have to solve key problems, including trade restrictions, demographics, and a crisis in the real estate sector. China's success in 2025 will depend on its ability ...

... independence of the currency market. Why did the Central Bank buy SPCE? The main purpose of acquiring the Saint Petersburg Currency Exchange is to create a full-fledged Russian platform for trading foreign currency. Under current sanctions, access to international currency platforms is becoming limited, and therefore the need for its own infrastructure is increasing. The purchase of the Saint Petersburg Currency Exchange allows the Central Bank to create an independent system that can support currency ...

..., the broader the domestic market and more accessible the resources. The U.S., with a GDP of over $25 trillion, is the world's largest market, providing startups with an opportunity to scale "at home" to enormous valuations before entering international markets. China (GDP $15 trillion) with over a billion consumers, has nurtured giant platforms that have become unicorns (e.g., Bytedance, Shein). In comparison, the economies of the U.K. ($2.7 trillion) and India (~$3.4 trillion) are considerably smaller, but India benefits from its colossal population (1.4 billion)—even with a relatively low GDP per capita, demand for digital services is immense. A substantial ...