... Russian coal exports fell by 1.7 times, reaching $5.5 billion, according to China's General Administration of Customs. In physical terms, exports dropped by 10% to 54.4 million tons (3% in July). The first quarter recorded the weakest export results, but ... ... less imported coal. However, China remains the largest coal consumer in the world," says Igor Yushkov, an expert at the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation and the National Energy Security Fund (NESF). Why is China ...

... the cycle has been passed and improvement lies ahead. Berkshire Hathaway – Warren Buffett’s conglomerate published strong financial results reflecting the resilience of its diversified business. Berkshire's operating profit in Q2 reached record levels,... ... and control costs. Preliminary estimates suggest that the company's revenue for six months could decrease by 5-10% in dollar terms, while net profit could drop more significantly, considering last year's high base. Nevertheless, a strong balance sheet ...

... decisions should not be made during the expiration period. Volatility during derivatives settlements is a common occurrence in financial markets. Despite potential price spikes, fundamental factors (macroeconomic conditions, technology adoption, etc.) continue ... ... sellers managed to influence short-term price dynamics or that the overall market sentiment shifted toward correction. In the long term, the increasing role of derivatives makes the crypto market both more flexible and more complex. Major expirations are likely ...

... greater confidence. By early 2025, the regulatory environment for XRP had improved, as the outcomes of legal disputes provided Ripple and the entire XRP community with clearer market rules in the U.S. As a result, large holders (including funds and financial companies) were able to operate with XRP more freely without fearing legal risks, which supports XRP’s price in the medium term. Ripple's Partnerships and XRP's Use in International Payments. The fundamental value of XRP is largely determined by its use in real business for cross-border payments. Over the past few years, Ripple has built an extensive network of partners among ...

... having an increasingly serious impact on the growth of the Russian economy. Long-term consequences: A high key rate in the long term may lead to a decrease in investment lending, which will negatively affect the implementation of large infrastructure projects.... ... inflationary pressure: Optimization of expenses of natural monopolies can help reduce inflationary pressure on the economy. Strengthen financial stability: Reducing costs and increasing transparency of the use of funds will strengthen investor confidence and financial ...