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Growth of the Wealth of the Richest Businessmen in Russia in 2025: A Detailed Analysis of Capital Dynamics
... billion; support came from high prices for Urals crude oil.
Leonid Mikhelson
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+$1.5 billion
, nearly $24 billion; substantial growth was driven by long-term LNG contracts in Asia.
5. Factors Accelerating Wealth Growth
5.1 Capital Markets
Russian indices ended the first half of the year in positive territory: the
IMOEX
gained over 12%, positively reflecting on the valuations of billionaires' public companies.
5.2 Commodities and Exports
High global prices for oil, metals, and fertilizers maintained ...
FEC News – Sunday, August 3, 2025: Brent around $73; Asia Becomes Main Market for Russian Oil Exports
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Geopolitical risks and sanctions.
The U.S. administration is ramping up pressure on Moscow. At the end of July, President Donald Trump shortened the deadline for resolving the Ukraine conflict: an ultimatum (~10 days) expires on August 8, and the president indicated he is "unconcerned" about potential negative market reactions to new stringent measures against Russia. This pertains to the imposition of 100% tariffs on Russian exports and secondary sanctions against buyers of Russian oil and gas....
Countercyclical Capital Buffer: What It Means for Investors
... sustainability of investments? We analyze the key aspects and predict the possible consequences for the market.
Countercyclical Capital Buffer: What It Means for Investors?
Recent data from Rosstat and the Ministry of Economic Development of Russia indicate a slowdown in inflation within the country. Annual inflation from October 28 to November 5, 2024, has decreased to 8.39% (according to Rosstat), while data from the Ministry of Economic Development for the same period reflects a decline to 8....
Veterans Day in the USA: Impact on Stock Market and Investments
... honors veterans and active service members. While the stock markets remain open, banks and financial institutions across the country are closed. This can affect liquidity, trading dynamics, and create opportunities for short-term fluctuations in stock indices. Let's explore how Veterans Day impacts American and global markets, the risks and opportunities it presents for Russian investors, and how this factor can be incorporated into investment strategies.
How Veterans Day Affects the U.S. Stock Market
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Nine countries and 12,000 warheads: How the world's nuclear arsenal is distributed
... various ranges. This includes the new intercontinental missiles DF-41, capable of reaching US territory and carrying multiple warheads (MIRV). Satellite images in recent years have revealed the construction of hundreds of silos for ICBMs in western China, indicating plans to significantly increase the number of deployed missiles.
Strategic submarines of the "Jin" class (Type 094) equipped with JL-2 ballistic missiles (with a range of about 7,000-8,000 km). These submarines provide China with ...