... barrels per day. Additionally, the oil market has almost completely absorbed the "post-COVID" recovery in demand, which is why the dynamics of final consumption are increasingly influenced by long-term factors – a slowdown in demand in land transport due to the spread of electric vehicles, a surge in demand for polymers due to urbanization in South and East Asian countries, and increased competition between petroleum products and liquefied natural gas (LNG) in maritime transport. These ...

... Services and Products for B2B and B2G: Sberbank has a vast client base, including corporate and governmental sectors. This enables it to offer new products and services related to space technologies. For instance, providing environmental condition data, land and water body monitoring, and agricultural and construction data. How Will This Affect Sberbank's Market Position? Entering the space industry will allow Sberbank to diversify its revenue sources and strengthen its position in the innovative sector....

... at automating management and implementing robotic systems to enhance production processes. Environmental Projects Investments in filtration and purification systems have enabled a 30% reduction in atmospheric emissions. The company is implementing a land reclamation program for sites used for extraction, focusing on tree planting and ecosystem restoration. A shift to a closed water supply cycle has reduced water consumption from natural sources. Development of Export Potential Increased supply of ...

... (such as gold, real estate, and currency) are traditionally considered a reliable safeguard against inflation, as their value typically does not decline during money devaluation. Ways to Protect Against Inflation Investing in real assets. Real estate, land, precious metals, and other tangible assets traditionally serve as a reliable hedge against inflation. Their value generally increases over time, aligning with the overall price growth. Inflation-indexed securities. In many countries, there are bonds ...

... and what could this lead to? What NFTs Bring to Video Games NFTs introduce the concept of unique digital objects owned by the players themselves within games. Any in-game item — whether a rare sword, an exclusive character skin, or a plot of virtual land — can be represented as an NFT token. This enables the verification of authenticity and ownership of items outside the game. In contrast to traditional gaming objects that exist solely on the publisher's servers, NFT items truly belong to the player ...