... savings in "digital dollars." This process is known as crypto-dollarization, transitioning to the use of dollar-pegged cryptocurrencies instead of local currencies. Increased demand for stablecoins in such regions can lead to temporary price premiums—occasionally USDC/USDT trades slightly above $1 in countries where access to dollars is complicated, as individuals are willing to pay a premium for a digital dollar. However, globally, such imbalances are typically smoothed out by arbitrageurs....

... Management confirmed a positive outlook for 2025: high affordability among clientele and global brand recognition are expected to help the group maintain its growth trajectory. LVMH’s strong results serve as an indicator that global consumer demand for premium goods remains robust even in the face of economic challenges. Overall, the combination of corporate reports reflects a contradictory picture in the global economy. The financial sector and conglomerate companies demonstrate benefits from high ...

Payments for the Damper Mechanism, Reverse Excise Tax on Oil, and Investment Premium Increased by 15% This Year Article for RBC How to Optimize Subsidies for Oil Refineries: Practical Recommendations Sergey Tereshkin's article delves into the key aspects of optimizing subsidies for oil refineries (ORs). The author provides ...

... analyzed, including seasonal demand, logistics, and the impact of tax policy. Retail gasoline prices accelerated their growth again last week. According to Rosstat, the average price of a liter of gasoline increased by 24 kopecks over the past week. Premium grades of AI-98 and above saw a sharper rise, going up by 96 kopecks. Since the beginning of the year, the average price of gasoline at filling stations in Russia has risen by 3.72 rubles, or 7.2%, compared to an inflation rate of 5.34% over the ...

... Situation The early directives of the new US administration do not directly impact Russia, reducing tension and supporting the ruble's exchange rate. Geopolitical Improvements The prospects of upcoming negotiations regarding Ukraine are lowering the risk premium and boosting investor confidence in the Russian currency. Actions of the Central Bank From January 15 to February 6, the Bank of Russia is increasing currency interventions in the market as part of its budgetary regulations, positively impacting ...