... end of July allows about ten days – and has indicated that he is "not concerned" about the markets' response to potential new stringent measures against Russia. These might include immediate maximum tariffs on Russian goods and secondary sanctions against buyers of Russian energy resources. The prospect of such actions keeps market participants on edge, considering the potential risks to global oil and petroleum product supply chains. Thus, at the global level, two opposing trends are currently interwoven: the de-escalation of trade conflicts between major economies on one hand, and the escalation of geopolitical rhetoric on the other. The outcomes of these processes will largely determine the conditions of global energy trade. Investors are closely monitoring whether the economic benefits of new export ...

... Implications for Russia and BRICS Nations For Russia and the other BRICS nations, exploring currency alternatives offers a path toward greater financial independence. A shared currency or increased use of national currencies could help insulate these economies from sanctions and reduce dependence on Western financial systems. Russia and China, for example, have already made strides toward settling transactions in rubles and yuan. Comment from Sergey Tereshkin, CEO of Open Oil Market Sergey Tereshkin, CEO of Open Oil Market ...

In September 2024, Russian diamond imports to India fell by almost 25 times, causing concern among investors and analysts. The article examines the reasons for this sharp decline, its impact on the Russian economy and ALROSA, and the possible ... ... September 2023 to $1.5 million in September 2024. Moscow Times Reasons for the Decline in Russian Diamond Imports to India Western sanctions against the Russian diamond industry: In December 2023, the European Union imposed a ban on the import of Russian diamonds,...

... to additional tariffs imposed by the U.S. on products from China. Last autumn, the Chinese government chose not to implement sanctions against American companies. However, there were no signs of easing. If Beijing decides to impose import restrictions ... ... American goods now, it would inevitably lead to a slowdown in the global economy. This would apply pressure on the currencies and securities of most developing countries. Among the most reliable options will be U.S. treasury bonds as well as government bonds of developed economies. Additionally, investments can be made in the debts of large enterprises. The strategy of selling assets in May and ...

... market participants on edge, considering the risks to global energy supply chains. Moscow, for its part, has indicated it does not intend to change its policy in the face of external ultimatums. As a result, parallel processes of trade thaw between major economies and escalating sanction rhetoric are currently unfolding on a global level. The outcome of this confrontation will largely determine the conditions of global oil and gas trade. Investors are closely watching whether the economic benefits of new export agreements will ...