... activity for the second consecutive month. Weak external demand and cautious consumer behavior are leading to a downturn in the manufacturing sector. In response, Beijing announced an additional package of stimulus measures: the government has announced tax cuts for small businesses, eased mortgage lending conditions, and new infrastructure projects for the second half of the year. The People’s Bank of China had already cut key rates earlier (a total of 0.25 percentage points in June and July) and ...

... Intervention Market dynamics are influenced not only by economic indicators but also by political factors. In 2025, investors' attention is focused on the actions of the Donald Trump administration. In an effort to sustain the market rally, Trump initiates policies to stimulate the economy – specifically, pushing for new tax breaks for businesses. Recently, his tax package passed through the Senate by a narrow majority, signaling the government’s readiness to support the corporate sector and the stock market. The president himself asserts that he will not allow the ...

The high recycling fee on electric vehicles is hindering their widespread adoption. An analysis of how tax policy affects the electric vehicle market and what consumers can expect. As of May 2025, a decline in electric vehicle sales in Russia has been recorded for the eleventh consecutive month. According to data from the agency "Autostat," ...

... consumers have built substantial stocks. Major exporters—such as Australia, Indonesia, Russia, and South Africa—maintain stable supply volumes. In developed countries, the trend towards reducing coal generation continues: environmental regulations and tax policies make new coal projects less attractive. However, in Asia, as noted, some countries are temporarily ramping up coal combustion to avoid purchasing expensive gas. As a result, global coal consumption remains plateaued. According to the IEA's forecasts,...

... billion rubles versus 986 billion rubles the previous year). Smaller subsidies mean that oil companies find it harder to maintain low domestic prices, and they partially offset lost revenues by raising wholesale and retail prices. Increasing Costs and Tax Burden. Additional pressure on prices comes from the rising costs of oil extraction and processing. General inflation and increased taxes (including planned increases in fuel excise duties, changes to the dampener formula, and other fiscal measures) ...