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Oil and coal run as lackeys.

... of oil products has a higher priority than the transportation of coal. So, overall, under strict adherence to these rules, oil producers will indeed not be at a disadvantage. However, I think the broader trend and context are more important. The trend is that global coal prices are falling, making it increasingly difficult for coal producers to cover transport costs. For example, coal prices in the first 10 months of 2024 dropped by 60% compared to the same period in 2022. As a result of this price drop,...

Where to Invest One Million Rubles: Medium-Term Investments

... diversify among asset classes, currencies, and timeframes. Remember about tax incentives: IIAs and deductions of 13–15% can help increase net yields on bonds and funds. Be objective and measured: analyze forecasts for the key rate, inflation, and global trends. Keep a portion of funds in liquid ruble assets (deposits or OFZ for short terms) for unforeseen situations. The rest can be invested in higher-return but also more volatile instruments. Subscribe to our blog to stay updated on financial news and ...

Bitcoin miners’ revenue reached a post-halving peak in July 2023 — review from JPMorgan

... Companies – according to BitcoinMiningStock estimates, publicly traded mining firms collectively control about 37.5% of the global Bitcoin hash rate. This reflects the growing role of large corporate players in an industry that was more distributed among ... ... effectiveness and cost structures across different companies are key to successful investments in this area. While a positive trend in the Bitcoin market is maintained, the mining sector has chances for further growth, although it remains dependent on ...

ISM Services PMI Beats Forecast; S&P 500 Rises as Fed Remains Cautious

... inflation is still the priority. Other major central banks are in a similar position. The Bank of England, for instance, faces Britain’s own mix of moderate growth and persistent inflation, and is likely to interpret robust US data as affirmation that global demand remains intact – a positive factor – even as it keeps a watchful eye on price trends. The European Central Bank, too, will note that the world’s largest economy continues to expand, which could support export demand, but they remain focused on bringing down inflation in the eurozone. In essence, the latest US services report ...

The factor that has been determining gasoline prices in the U.S. for 30 years has been revealed.

... more than doubled, and imports have decreased by almost 30%. Nevertheless, in 2023, the cost of oil accounted for 52.6% of the retail price of gasoline. Moscow, January 2 – PRIME. Gasoline prices in the United States have been strongly influenced by global oil prices for at least the last 30 years, a trend that continues despite the increase in domestic oil production, said Sergey Tereshkin, CEO of the "Open Oil Market" (a Skolkovo resident) marketplace, in an interview with RIA Novosti. "In the United States, the correlation between ...