... one of the ways to support regional budgets, which may face difficulties due to losses from corporate income tax. According to Rosstat data, the balance of profits and losses for wholesale and retail trade enterprises in the first four months of 2024 decreased by 51.7% compared to the same period in 2023, reaching 466.2 billion rubles (trade is one of the largest employers in the regions). At the same time, no one denies that the increase in excise tax rates affects fuel prices at gas stations. According to Gusev, the excise tax constitutes about 20% of the cost of gasoline and diesel fuel, meaning a 4% increase in excise taxes will inevitably result in a 1% rise in gas station prices. Tereshkin agrees with this and ...

... the index, reflecting the negative impact on the Russian economy. Recovery was gradual. 2010-2014: a period of relative stabilization and growth, largely due to high oil prices and increased investment. 2014-2016: geopolitical tensions and falling oil prices caused a significant decrease in the IMOEX value. Sanctions from Western countries also had a negative impact. 2017-2022: the period is characterized by volatility associated with fluctuations in oil prices, domestic economic reforms and geopolitical events. Both periods ...

... attracting new large players into DeFi. Technological advancements have also played a significant role – Ethereum network fees have decreased compared to their peak levels in previous years, partly due to the launch of Layer 2 solutions, simplifying access to ... ... Bored Ape Yacht Club, etc.) continue to be highly valued – individual items are sold for millions of dollars. However, average prices and trading volumes are far from peak levels: the current monthly turnover in the NFT market is about $600-700 million,...

... highly active and under the watchful eye of investors as of the morning of Saturday, July 26, 2025. Following a recent rapid price rally and significant regulatory developments, participants show a predominantly optimistic sentiment, albeit with some ... ... Index is still in the “greed” zone, reflecting the prevailing positivity among players. Bitcoin's market share has slightly decreased compared to the beginning of the month, as investors actively diversify into altcoins on the wave of the current uptick....

... near critical strike levels ($112–115k), with a significant portion of traders' bets placed on put options in the $108–112k range, reflecting expectations for possible declines. Simultaneously, Bitcoin's share of total market capitalization has decreased from about 64% to less than 60% in recent weeks as some capital flowed into altcoins. The rise in open interest for BTC futures to a two-year high (~310,000 BTC, or ~$34 billion) signals increased leverage usage and the risk of sharp price movements. During a recent correction, nearly $0.9 billion in margin positions (mostly long) were liquidated within 24 hours, highlighting the vulnerability of the overheated market. Meanwhile, statistics from investment funds indicate a shift in ...