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Strong energy bonds

... 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 ...

Inflation: What It Is, Why It Is Dangerous, and How to Protect Your Money

.... 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 ...

Sovcombank Reports a 54.7% Decline in Net Profit for H1 2025

... 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 ...

Ruble Concludes 2024 Above 100 Against Dollar: Causes, Forecasts, and Implications

... 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 ...

Risky Investment Tools

... cryptocurrencies directly depends on demand. It is uncertain what may affect demand at any given moment. The risk of investing in Bitcoin in 2021/2022 is also tied to legislative issues, the loyalty of which to potential stability threats is difficult to predict. Bank Deposits A conservative investment method is not suitable for growing funds. Banks can hold money, but they do not generate significant earnings from interest on deposits. Due to inflation, the level equivalent to the interest rates on deposits means ...