... attack on August 10. It was also reported that a fire occurred due to debris falling on the Afipsky Oil Refinery in Krasnodar Krai, which has a processing capacity of 180,000 b/d, though no damage assessment has been provided for the facility. “Russian sources do not provide estimates of the damages incurred by the refineries, but if the damage reported by foreign media is accurate, this could create a certain market frenzy, especially amid the seasonal fieldwork and the peak demand from the populace,” believes independent analyst Maxim Shaposhnikov. “However, in past instances of attacks on refineries, their operational capabilities were restored relatively ...

... directions can be highlighted: Regulation and integration of cryptocurrencies into the financial sector. Legal regulation of the market is gaining momentum. For instance, the European Union has recently approved a set of rules for the circulation of crypto ... ... countries are introducing a special tax on profits from cryptocurrency sales. Such regulations have already been established in Russian legislation. For instance, if you sell Bitcoins or another cryptocurrency and earn a profit, be prepared to pay tax to ...

... 2026 (for individuals — starting from 100,000 rubles; for companies — starting from 700,000 rubles). At the same time, the Russian regulator is promoting the implementation of a digital ruble (CBDC) and discussing limited use of private cryptocurrencies ... ... circulation of private crypto assets and minimizing risks to the financial system. Institutional and Corporate Investors in the Market Major institutional players continue to expand their presence in the crypto industry. Banks and investment companies are ...

... robust standing, even in light of potential future contract losses with Apple. Conversely, any cautious outlook or hints of market share contraction could pressure QCOM shares. Kinross Gold (KGC) – an international gold mining company with mines located ... ... remain high at about $1950-2000 per ounce, driven by investor interest in protective assets. Kinross, having recently sold its Russian assets and refocused on other regions, is expected to see a sharp increase in profits. The consensus estimate for EPS ...

... according to the expert, is the oil companies' costs due to forced downtime at refineries. "The profit and loss balance of Russian refineries over the past eight months has decreased by 34%. Rising costs are pushing up wholesale prices, which in turn ... ... the gasoline segment, the decisive factor is the outpacing price dynamics of the AI-98 grade, says the CEO of "Open Oil Market." While the prices for AI-92 and AI-95 gasoline have risen by 7% since the beginning of the year, the AI-98 grade ...