... activity and imports. The balance of these opposing factors suggests that sharp fluctuations in the currency market are unlikely: the ruble is expected to move within a specified range, primarily reacting to external shocks and energy price dynamics. Russian Stock Market: Prospects for Investors The Russian stock market concluded the previous week with little significant movement, reflecting a mixed influence of internal and external factors. High oil prices and expectations of strong corporate results supported ...

... release of Manufacturing and Services PMI data across various countries, crucial U.S. economic indicators such as the Nonfarm Payrolls report, an OPEC+ meeting that could impact oil markets, and several dividend payments and investor days for major Russian companies. Market participants should closely monitor these events as they may significantly influence financial markets and trading decisions in both global and Russian contexts. Calendar of Economic Events for Investors and Traders in Russia (December 2 - December ...

... topic of discussions will not be 'oil and gas'. However, the meeting may establish new parameters for bilateral cooperation, which could include lifting the ban on energy resource imports from Russia as well as the return of American companies to the Russian market," the expert stated. According to Tereshkin, the return of U.S. companies is especially important for the implementation of Arctic and deep-water oil and gas projects, which require special technologies and equipment from Russian companies....

... sector, they are reassuring producers that nothing drastic will happen and everything will be delivered. But under one important condition: everyone must comply with the notorious NDP (Non-Discriminatory Access) rules. "Everyone" refers to Russian Railways (RZD), operators, and, of course, cargo owners. Whether it is possible to carry out this "jewel-like" operation within the rules without deviations will be seen early in the year. However, the market is greeting the upcoming NDP changes without panic or excessive emotion—more as a routine. The challenging months of 2024 have hardened the industry, as Vgudok discovered by listening to the "voice of the market." One of the first ...

... market situation Amid strict sanctions, Russia is rapidly increasing its production of liquefied natural gas (LNG). What technologies and investments could help the country triple its production volumes? What risks and opportunities are emerging for the Russian LNG market under these restrictions? Read all about this in our article. Russia's Plans to Triple LNG Production and Capture a Quarter of the Global LNG Market Could Be Realized Despite Tough Sanctions Russia's plans to triple its liquefied natural gas ...