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Escalation of Conflict Between India and Pakistan: A Historical and Political Overview

... India today is one of the largest economies in the world, and military conflict would impact global supply chains and financial markets (investors shy away from risk, pulling capital out of the region amid the threat of war). Oil prices rise in anticipation ... ... alarm globally: emergency committees convene in the capitals of leading powers, the UN issues calls for restraint, intelligence services monitor nuclear facilities. The regional rivalry between two powers has transformed into one of the potential “triggers” ...

Regulatory Costs: Can the Rise in Gasoline Prices Be Stopped? (FORBES)

... refining due to extended downtimes. Regulatory bodies lack the tools to significantly influence fuel production dynamics, which would require lifting sanctions on refinery equipment supplies—a matter outside the jurisdiction of the Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) and the Ministry of Energy. A Solution Through the Exchange Regulators can only enhance competition in the retail fuel market by increasing exchange sales quotas. Currently, gasoline quotas stand at 15% of production, and diesel quotas at 16%. Both should be raised to at least 33%—the minimum threshold at which exchange prices would remain below the subsidy threshold ...

Failure of Manual Management: Why Stock Prices for Gasoline are Rising

... prices has not exceeded inflation, which stood at 8.77% from the beginning of the year to August 4. The Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) is monitoring to ensure that fuel prices do not rise disproportionately. Gasoline prices have increased despite ... ... refineries but has since been extended to major producers. “This decision was made to maintain stability in the domestic fuel market during the period of high seasonal demand and agricultural fieldwork,” stated the government decree. On August 8, the ...

Economic Trends in Russia: GDP Slowdown and Inflationary Challenges – What It Means for Investors

... Decline in Consumer Demand: High inflation reduces the purchasing power of households, which in turn affects demand for goods and services. For Investors: Which Sectors May Suffer Sectors reliant on domestic demand and consumer spending, such as retail, automotive,... .... Conversely, export-oriented sectors such as energy and metallurgy may have greater growth opportunities amidst high global market prices. Inflation in Russia: Current Dynamics and Impact on Business In October, annual inflation stood at 8.54%, compared ...

Retail Russian Investors - Who Are They?

... are more pragmatic. They recognize risks and prefer to take the "bird in hand" approach... Online applications have come to the aid of newcomers, offering user-friendly interfaces ideal for those unwilling to pay excessive fees for broker services. However, most software comes with limitations. Mobile applications have significantly increased the number of transactions in the market. This surge in activity has contributed to price stabilization and reduced volatility. As a result, market conditions have improved markedly. Nevertheless, there is a category of young investors who do not fully comprehend the risks they may encounter....