... these are rare earth metals, critically essential for the production of high-tech devices, military equipment, and renewable energy sources. Today, around 90% of the global market for rare earth metals is controlled by China, which poses significant risks for the United States. The estimated oil reserves off the coast of Greenland amount to 52 billion barrels, equivalent to 3% of the world's confirmed reserves. This positions the island as a potential energy giant that could strengthen U.S. energy ...

... Actions by the Federal Reserve have resulted in the S&P 500 index rising by over 17% in the first five months of this year, reaching record levels. However, further exponential growth should not be anticipated. In May, the trade war escalated, increasing risks and creating an unfavorable atmosphere in the market. Nevertheless, Sergey Tereshkin believes that volatility in the market should not be feared. The Federal Reserve has not yet utilized all available mechanisms. Even if market conditions worsen,...

... access familiar banking services, which will serve as an additional incentive for the development of tourism services. Strengthening Partnership Ties: Trade and business connections between Russia and Iran will become more stable due to the reduction of risks associated with payment transactions. Russian companies will be able to pay for goods and services from Iranian partners in rubles, avoiding the need for third-party payment systems and minimizing currency risks. Favorable Conditions for Exporters: ...

... systems, intellectual property protection, and transparent business regulations. In leading countries (the U.S., Western Europe, Singapore, Israel), there is relatively high predictability of legislation and investor rights protection, which reduces risks for unicorn companies. In countries with less developed legal fields, startups find it more challenging to attract significant investments due to concerns over asset protection. Digitization and Government Support for Innovations The level of digitization ...

... increase in budget revenues from oil and gas. In 2024, the share of oil and gas revenues in Russia's budget is growing faster than anticipated. What is driving this increase, how will it impact the economy, and will the country be able to handle potential risks? Read more about this in our article. The share of oil and gas revenues in Russia's federal budget for January–September 2024 reached 31.7%, up from 28.3% during the same period last year, according to data from the Ministry of Finance. This ...