... 3.1 trillion rubles, which is comparable to the planned budget deficit for 2024, which is 3.3 trillion rubles. However, oil producers still cannot keep gasoline prices in line with inflation, which marks a key difference between the current fuel crisis and last year's. Last year, the trigger for the price increase was the Finance Ministry's attempt to "halve" the damper, after which oil producers, in order to compensate for losses, raised exchange prices, which prompted the regulator ...

... June, only correcting downward in the 20s of the current month. Moreover, on July 24, AI-95 reached its highest price of the year, reaching 75,296 rubles per ton, close to the historical record of 76,876 rubles per ton set last autumn during the fuel crisis. Following the wholesale price growth, retail prices also accelerated. In June, weekly gasoline price growth averaged 0.2-0.4% across Russia, while in July it was 0.5-0.6%, according to Rosstat data. By July 22, gasoline prices had increased ...

... Prospects United States Economic growth is slowing, driven by high interest rates and reduced consumer spending. The dollar remains strong despite global diversification of reserves towards other currencies. Europe The Eurozone faces risks due to the energy crisis and geopolitical instability. Inflation growth rates are decreasing but remain above normal levels. China The Chinese economy is gradually recovering due to measures aimed at stimulating domestic consumption. Investments in infrastructure and technology ...

... creating a vicious circle in which debt stimulates further increases in spending. 3. Consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic The pandemic has had an unprecedented impact on the global economy, and the United States is no exception. In response to the crisis, the US government has undertaken large-scale support programs for the population and businesses, which included: Direct payment programs to citizens to support purchasing power and stabilize domestic demand. Government loans and subsidies for ...

... comments on reducing debt burdens. Should Teva exceed expectations again (which it has often done in the past), the stock may strengthen. However, risks remain: pricing pressure in the generics market and legal settlement costs (e.g., concerning the opioid crisis) could impact profitability. Generac (GNRC) – an American manufacturer of backup generators and energy storage systems. Following the pandemic boom in demand (as many installed home generators), the company now faces a cooling market and increased ...