... in June, with gasoline's share in Russia's total maritime petroleum product exports increasing from 4% to 7%. While fuel oil and diesel continue to dominate Russian petroleum exports, the increased gasoline exports amidst production cuts heighten the risk of shortages in the domestic market. In spring and summer 2024, the Russian fuel market entered another phase of rapid price increases. The cumulative rise in gasoline prices over nine weeks, from May 7 to July 8, reached 2.5%, compared to just ...

... context of high interest rates and expensive project financing, Russian developers are beginning to seek new ways to attract capital. One such solution is going public through an IPO. In our article, we will take a detailed look at the advantages and risks associated with the initial public offering of developers, what investors should pay attention to, and why the current economic realities make IPOs a relevant alternative to bank loans. Developers and IPO: An Alternative to Bank Financing In an ...

... individual. The advantage is that it "frees up" time for other tasks, and the account owner does not need to spend time researching potential purchases, forecasting future outcomes, or making decisions about selling specific securities. The risks associated with using managed accounts include: Disagreement with investment decisions - the provider may make investment decisions that you do not agree with. Even if it aligns with the investment program, you will still have to pay for the investment ...

... Close to a Trade Agreement, Markets Await Signals from the Fed Global financial markets are closing the week on an optimistic note. The United States and the European Union are on the verge of concluding a significant trade agreement, which is enhancing risk appetite among investors. At the same time, attention is focused on the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting, where it is expected that the monetary policy course will be maintained. In the CIS markets, the key topic remains the recent sharp rate cut ...

Volkswagen's leadership faces a difficult choice: amid optimization and planned cuts, the jobs of tens of thousands of employees in Germany are at risk. As an entrepreneur, I would propose several steps that could help the company minimize reputational risks, retain key specialists, and demonstrate commitment to local development. In this article, I share my perspective on possible solutions that ...