... the Strait of Hormuz, at least for an extended period," agrees Mitrakhovich from the Financial University. "Otherwise, oil and gas exporters from other parts of the world, including Russia and the U.S., will reap all the rewards from these markets." What the Conflict Means for Russia In the spring, Russian oil prices soared: According to the Ministry of Economic Development, which publishes average monthly prices for Urals, in March, the price dropped below the "oil ceiling" level to $58.99 per barrel, down from $61.99 in February. Subsequently,...

... increasing its valuation to around ~$18 billion. Another illustrative example is the Dubai-based project Xpanceo, founded by a Russian and a Ukrainian: it raised around $250 million in a Series A round at a valuation of $1.3 billion for the development ... ... projects rooted in the CIS are capable of competing on the forefront of the global tech arena. While the scale of the venture market in the region may still be modest compared to the West, the foundation for future growth is currently being laid. Investors ...

... are fewer banks in Russia that can accept foreign currency without violating US sanctions,” says Yushkov. “The decree effectively cancels Gazprombank’s monopoly on export payments. This sector is now deregulated, but the problem is that other Russian state banks remain under sanctions. Therefore, unfortunately, there could still be issues with making payments, as well as the risk of gas supplies to Europe being interrupted,” says Sergey Tereshkin, CEO of the OPEN OIL MARKET marketplace. Translated usin ChatGPT Sourse: vz.ru/economy/2024/12/9/1302044.html

... particular, sustainable investment funds (ESG) are gaining popularity – investors want their money to not only generate financial returns but also benefit the environment and society. In recent years, ESG funds have attracted significant capital. The Russian Collective Investment Market The collective investment market in Russia and the CIS is developing dynamically, although it began from a low base. The first mutual funds appeared in the late 1990s and for a long time did not gain substantial public trust. However, in recent ...

... driving up global uranium prices and increasing competition for alternative supplies. European nations reliant on nuclear energy as part of their energy mix—such as France, Germany, and other countries—may see the cost of nuclear fuel rise as the market reacts to reduced Russian exports. This price pressure could lead European countries to reconsider their long-term energy strategies, possibly accelerating efforts to establish domestic uranium processing or boosting trade agreements with countries like Canada and Australia ...