... reformist politician Masoud Pezeshkian won the second round of the extraordinary presidential elections in Iran. The inauguration is set to take place on July 30. Pezeshkian positions himself as a "conditional reformist." Experts note that on foreign policy, he insists that Iran's foreign policy should be multivectoral and expresses confidence that Iran's fate and economy are linked to breaking free from isolation and establishing relations with the West. He supports the resumption of the ...

... serious blow to the economy. The sanctions affected key sectors and restricted access to international financial markets. Decline in Export Revenues Falling global prices for oil and gas, along with a reduction in their export, diminished the inflow of foreign currency into Russia. Monetary Policy The Central Bank maintains the key interest rate at 21%, which curtails economic activity but does not stop capital outflows. Increase in Imports The gradual recovery of demand for imported goods increased ...

... 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 and mutual funds tracking global indices (the USA, Europe, Asia) or commodity assets. This broadens investment horizons but adds ...

... However, few consider the difficulty of selling an asset at the same price. Moreover, many large companies have released reports that do not inspire optimism among seasoned market players. It is noteworthy that the interest in stocks extends not only to foreign assets but also to Russian ones. For instance, the news that the U.S. intends to tighten sanctions on Iran and its oil triggered a surge in prices for Brent and WTI. Futures contracts have shown substantial growth. The interest in domestic oil ...

The United States is launching a "golden" residence permit (RP) program for foreign investors. For $5 million, wealthy entrepreneurs will be able to obtain the right to live in the United States by investing in the country's economy. Donald Trump has allowed Russian businessmen to participate in this initiative. How will this ...