In 2025, US imports from Russia continue to attract interest and discussions. Against the backdrop of global economic changes, the consumption of certain products has become particularly relevant. What supplies are being exchanged between ... ... statistical error. Nonetheless, these supplies meet important needs in individual sectors. Without establishing alternatives — developing domestic production or seeking other suppliers — the cessation of even this small flow could negatively impact the ...

... through capital appreciation and dividends. Large-cap "blue chips" (Sberbank, Gazprom, Norilsk Nickel, Yandex, etc.) pay dividends of around 5–12% per annum. Long-term investments in stocks can ensure superior capital growth due to business development and profit reinvestment. However, stocks are volatile and subject to economic and political risks. Dividends and capital gains are taxed at 13%. The liquidity of large-cap stocks is typically high. Foreign Assets and Funds. To diversify, a portion of funds can be invested in foreign markets through ruble-denominated ETFs ...

... Stanley, Wells Fargo, and UBS — plan to introduce spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to their clients in 2025. This development bridges the gap between traditional finance and the digital asset market, giving Bitcoin a new level of mainstream ... ... integrates into the traditional financial system. Macroeconomic conditions add another layer of uncertainty. If 2025 brings economic turbulence or shifts in interest rates, risk assets like Bitcoin could face headwinds. For example, rising rates or a ...

... private companies to source gas from specific suppliers. With the growth in demand in Europe unlikely, particularly due to the development of low-carbon energy, the share of nuclear power plants (NPP) and renewable energy sources (RES) in the EU electricity ... ..., asserts Ekaterina Kosareva, managing partner of “VMT Consult”. “The instability in decision-making and, essentially, economic leverage should influence European countries as well. I foresee that in the future, the EU may abandon such an unstable ...

... megaprojects. In the past, when planning massive dams or other infrastructure projects, engineers primarily considered environmental, economic, and social impacts in the construction region. Now, with this new awareness, global physical parameters of the Earth ... ... infrastructure projects on the planet is a reality, and our understanding of these consequences will determine the future of sustainable development. It is time to acknowledge: every bridge, dam, or skyscraper is not merely a step forward for civilization but also ...