... key insights for investors navigating the evolving economic landscape. Tuesday, December 10, 2024: Analysis of Key Events and Reports Macroeconomic Events 06:00 (MSK): China – Global Trade Data for November China’s trade statistics, including exports and imports, will reveal the state of global demand and supply chains. Strong export growth could signal resilience in global consumption, while weak figures might suggest a slowdown in the international economy. 06:30 (MSK): Australia – Central ...

... High Key Rate: The Central Bank of Russia maintains a high key rate of 21% to control inflation, but such a rate also restrains lending and investment activity. Sanctions and External Economic Environment: Amidst sanctions pressure and restrictions on exports and imports, businesses face shortages of technological equipment, components, and supply chain challenges. Ruble Instability: Currency volatility limits planning capabilities and dampens external economic activity, particularly for small and ...

... to: Rapid technology adoption. Chinese companies are unafraid to experiment, allowing them to shorten product development cycles. Cost-effectiveness. China offers competitive prices without compromising on quality, making its products attractive for export. Government support. Subsidy programs for electric vehicles and investment in infrastructure play a crucial role in developing the industry. Lessons for Germany Volkswagen's leadership acknowledges that the German automotive industry, long a leader ...

... and the pipeline will be fully operational by 2028. The plan is to deliver Russian oil via a new route through the Druzhba pipeline, transiting through Hungary directly into Serbia. Previously, Russia supplied oil to Serbia by sea. "Gazpromneft exported oil via the port of Novorossiysk to Croatia, where the oil was unloaded and then sent through a direct pipeline to the Serbian oil refinery owned by NIS. However, the sixth package of anti-Russian sanctions, effective from December 5, 2022, has ...

... out by the 'shadow fleet,' which will disregard European sanctions." Concerns also arise regarding the price cap, according to Shevyrenkov from IEF. "It is stated that it will be reduced to $47.6 per barrel, which is unfavorable for Russian exporters, but does not fundamentally change the situation regarding export flows," he says. Ban on Products from Russian Oil Most of the announced sanctions measures will be difficult to administer, believes Sergey Tereshkin, CEO of the Open Oil ...