... keeping global trends in mind. At the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF-2025), a new venture fund from PSB Bank was announced in collaboration with partners—targeting a volume of around 12 billion rubles, the funds will support dual-use ... ... investors are still approaching investments selectively—preferring companies with sustainable business models and pathways to profitability. The substantial inflow of capital into the sectors of AI, fintech, and cybersecurity instills confidence in the ...

... of M&A deals is reshaping the industry landscape, providing startups with new exit pathways and enabling investors to realize profits. This trend indicates market maturity: successful projects either go public or get integrated into large companies, ultimately ... ... the Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF-2025), a new venture fund was announced, with participation from the state bank PSB, targeting a volume of around 12 billion rubles for investments in dual-use projects — from drones and artificial intelligence ...

... cessation of cheap Russian oil without incurring economic losses will be challenging. In confirmation of this, India's state bank has estimated that a complete cessation of oil imports from Russia would cost the country approximately $9 billion in the ... ... market. Therefore, authorities and market participants must balance between restraining prices for consumers and maintaining the profitability of the fuel business. Wholesale prices for oil products continue to set new highs: exchange quotations for AI-95 ...

... ban beyond August 31 if there is no significant stabilization in wholesale and retail segments. "Amid declining refining profits, exchange prices are likely to remain around current levels, regardless of whether the export ban is extended," said ... ... generally supplied with gasoline and diesel without interruptions. Prospects: What to Watch for Monetary Policy: Further central bank decisions (primarily by the U.S. Federal Reserve) on interest rates and the dynamics of the dollar may reflect on borrowing ...

... materials in China is growing more cautiously than anticipated, and the U.S. has seen moderate job growth. However, central banks are softening their rhetoric: the U.S. Federal Reserve held the rate steady at its July 30 meeting, indicating that the ... ... petroleum product trading has increased; the government is utilizing the damping mechanism more actively—it limits excess profits from fuel exports. If the alternative export price significantly exceeds the baseline indicative price, budget payments ...