... regional prices, analyze trends, and forecast the market. We are developing an advanced predictive analytics service using AI to model pricing dynamics. Is the market ready to transition to digital platforms? Commodity markets are often conservative and traditional. Yes, it’s a conservative market, but the world is changing. Even these conservative buyers regularly purchase equipment on Yandex Market, groceries on Kupyer, clothes on OZON, and possibly even cars on Wilberries. Habits from B2C are ...

... $624 million — almost the same amount as before the war (a decrease of only 3% compared to 2021). This indicates the continued dependence of American nuclear energy on Russian raw materials. The Russian state corporation Rosatom and its subsidiaries traditionally met a significant portion of the U.S. needs for enriched uranium. Although Washington announced in 2024 its intention to completely halt imports of Russian nuclear fuel, delays have practically been implemented: American companies are permitted ...

... percentage points per annum. Selling metals is straightforward at market rates (high liquidity), and profits are subject to a 13% income tax (similar to capital gains on other assets). Real Estate. Investments in residential or commercial real estate traditionally serve for long-term capital preservation. Rental income can yield returns of about 5–8% of property value in regions and up to 10% in major cities. However, acquiring real estate requires a significant initial capital outlay, and liquidity ...

... “This effectively involves creating a ‘Caspian Stream’ system to replace the Nord Streams. However, this project can only be realized if Azerbaijan or Turkmenistan agree to the pipeline’s construction in their territorial waters. Given the traditionally complex relations with Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan is a more likely partner. In exchange, Russia could support Azerbaijan’s gas transit ambitions,” Gromov adds. On August 19, 2024, Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Baku for the ...

... the first half of 2025, Marathon invested $85.4 million in California-based startup Auradine, receiving new mining equipment (Teraflux installations) valued at $73.3 million. This move allows for the diversification of its fleet, reducing reliance on traditional manufacturers like China’s Bitmain. Localization of Production – amid geopolitical and logistical risks, foreign ASIC miner manufacturers are striving to localize production in the U.S. Chinese firm Canaan has started expanding its equipment ...