... what prospects await the market in the near future. Find out what to expect from the Russian stock market in the context of rising rates and macroeconomic instability. IPO in Russia at a rate of 21%: what to expect in the near future? The Central Bank of Russia has once again raised the key rate to 21%, which significantly complicates the situation on the stock market. In the context of such a high rate, many investors prefer safe and liquid instruments, such as deposits, which negatively affects ...

... oil, gas, and coal to the country, as well as the participation of Russian companies in the construction of nuclear power plants in China. Special attention is given to joint projects such as Yamal LNG and Arctic LNG-2, involving Chinese investors and banks. The article highlights the strengthening of energy ties between the two countries and the prospects for their further development. Energy Demand in China by 2030 According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), China's energy demand will increase ...

.... Rising production costs. Increases in the prices of raw materials, energy, transportation, or labor create higher production costs. In such conditions, companies pass on the increase in expenses to consumers. Excess monetary supply. If the central bank sharply increases the money supply in the economy, outpacing the growth of real indicators, the excess money contributes to inflation. Excessive issuance, for example, to finance a budget deficit, can "overheat" the economy. Depreciation ...

... increase from 15.7 billion RUB a year earlier. Total Operating Income: 42.8 billion RUB, down from 53.5 billion RUB last year. The decline in Sovcombank's net profit in H1 2025 is attributed to shrinking interest income and rising expenses; however, the bank demonstrates growth in fee income, which partially mitigates the drop in overall performance. Trends in Interest Income and Expenses Interest Income: 317.4 billion RUB, down from 351.3 billion RUB last year. Interest Expenses: 224.9 billion RUB compared ...

... expect in 2025, and how will this impact the economy and the population — we analyze in this article. 2024 Year-End Summary: Ruble Exchange Rate Dynamics The ruble weakened amidst a range of internal and external factors. According to the Central Bank of Russia, the national currency ended the year with the following indicators: US Dollar Exchange Rate: +13.4% (ruble depreciation). Euro Exchange Rate: +7%. Chinese Yuan Exchange Rate: +6.8%. Main Causes of Ruble Depreciation Geopolitical Factors ...