... transactions with a number of Russian banks, including Sberbank, VTB and Rosbank. The decision, which is in effect until April 30, is intended to maintain the stability of international energy supplies. The founder of Open Oil Market sees this move as an important temporary tool for strengthening market confidence and maintaining stability, which is especially important for commodity market participants and traders amid global uncertainty. The U.S. Temporarily Permits Energy Transactions with Russian ...

... Contributing to PPI Growth Raw Material Costs: Rising prices of industrial metals, chemicals, and energy resources. Labor Cost Increases: Rising wages in industrial sectors. Transportation and Logistics: Higher freight rates and transportation costs. Imported Components: The impact of a weakening dollar and rising costs of imported raw materials. Implications for Fed's Monetary Policy The sharp increase in PPI heightens concerns regarding sustained inflationary pressure throughout the supply chain,...

... rubles. In a more negative scenario, with falling oil prices and increasing sanctions pressure, the rate may come closer to 100 rubles per dollar. Comment by Sergey Tereshkin, CEO of Open Oil Market: In such an uncertain economic environment, it is important to consider both scenarios - both strengthening and weakening of the ruble. The risks of exchange rate fluctuations remain high, so it is important for businesses and investors to plan their strategies based on possible changes in the rate.

... According to the Q2 reporting, Harvard's endowment fund acquired approximately $117 million in a Bitcoin ETF (iShares from BlackRock), while Brown University increased its stake to $13 million. This move by conservative academic institutions serves as an important signal: more and more institutional investors are starting to include crypto assets in their portfolios. Meanwhile, several Bitcoin ETFs launched by major investment firms are already operating on the stock market. The introduction of accessible ...

... 150–200%), it is reasonable to be cautious with stock investments and consider diversifying into bonds, gold, or other assets. When the indicator is falling (below 80%), this may be a signal for long-term investments. Analysis of individual countries It is important to note that the indicator has its own norms for different economies. For example, for the US, the indicator is often above 100%, and for emerging markets it may be lower. Conclusion The Buffett indicator is a powerful tool for assessing the ...