... volumes, as companies faced challenges in making payments. Increased competition in the global diamond market: Amid the restrictions on Russian diamonds, Indian companies have begun to seek alternative suppliers to ensure stable supplies and mitigate risks associated with potential sanctions. This has led to heightened competition in the market and a decrease in the share of Russian diamonds in Indian imports. Impact on Russia and ALROSA For Russia and ALROSA, the largest diamond producer in the country,...

... entire market: the growth in its value is supported by a combination of factors. Since the beginning of the year, BTC has gained about 35% in value, driven by a strong influx of institutional investments, investors seeking safe havens amid inflation risks, and favorable macroeconomic conditions with moderate global inflation. An additional driver is the anticipation of the launch of the first Bitcoin spot ETFs in the U.S.: several Wall Street financial giants have submitted corresponding applications,...

... Year-to-date (YoY): +6.3% (previous value +6.4%) According to CNBC, China's economic growth slowed in July, with retail sales and industrial production figures falling short of analysts' expectations. China: Industrial Production in July Below Forecast — Risk Assessment and Implications for Markets Key Data Industrial Production (July): +5.7% YoY (expected +6.0%; previous value +6.8%). Industrial Production Year-to-Date: +6.3% YoY (previous +6.4%). Retail Sales: performance weaker than expected, indicating ...

... geopolitical uncertainty and expectations for new signals from the U.S. Federal Reserve regarding monetary policy. Nevertheless, the absence of negative surprises (for example, the Fed's interest rate has been kept unchanged) continues to maintain interest in risk assets. Key upcoming events include the publication of fresh inflation data and the annual Fed symposium in Jackson Hole, which could increase volatility. For now, the crypto market is demonstrating a rare stability, signaling its maturation and ...

... margins. 5.3 Flexibility of Business Models Diversification of assets, utilization of jurisdictions favoring the CIS and Middle Eastern countries, as well as the active implementation of digital services allowed entrepreneurs to mitigate regulatory risks. 6. The Role of Sanctions and Internal Reforms Despite ongoing sanctions pressure, business empires managed to adapt by: Reengineering supply chains through Kazakhstan, the UAE, and Turkey. Actively using the yuan and rupee in foreign transactions....