... of digital B2B platforms in Russia, their advantages for businesses, and their future prospects. Learn how marketplaces are transforming the market and simplifying raw material procurement. In 2023, the company changed its name and is now called Open Oil Market, owned by JSC "Open Oil Market Management Company." Two years ago, at Oil Resource Group, we launched a platform for trading petroleum products—a commodity marketplace called ORG-Market. Today, it is a crucial sales channel for us,...

... dynamics. Investors in the CIS countries are particularly attuned to key economic indicators and corporate earnings releases to assess the state of the economy and the profitability prospects of companies. The outcomes of these events will impact stock markets, oil prices, currency exchange rates, and overall business activity. Main Events for Monday, August 4, 2025: Closed markets in the UK (Bank Holiday) and Canada (Civic Holiday). Release of Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for Switzerland for July – 09:30 ...

... tightening of restrictions related to oil and gas exports, as well as Russian banks' access to international settlements. Federal Reserve Rates: An increase in interest rates by the U.S. Federal Reserve could intensify capital outflow from emerging markets, including Russia. Oil Prices: Fluctuations in oil and other commodity prices may affect the country's currency inflows. Conclusion Following Trump's inauguration, the ruble may face volatility; however, long-term prospects remain relatively stable. In the context of global ...

... the limited duration of the "export window." The government can reconsider it at any time for an extension or reduction, without requiring lengthy approval procedures. According to Sergey Tereshkin, CEO of the oil product marketplace OPEN OIL MARKET, the export permit for such a short period is a result of a compromise: the regulator could not keep export restrictions for too long. Therefore, the ban is lifted, but oil companies receive a signal: "Guys, I’m letting you go on a break,...

... exports benefit from high energy prices. Despite ongoing sanction risks, market uncertainty has decreased – a more accommodative central bank policy and a stable ruble create conditions for economic revival in the second half of the year. Commodity Markets: Oil Balance and Gold Surge Oil is trading in a narrow range: Brent is holding around $68–69, slightly below early July levels. On one hand, expectations of a global economic slowdown and weak data from the U.S. and China are limiting crude demand. Some ...