... tariffs and large-scale purchases of American energy resources by the European Union. This news improved investor sentiment and intensified expectations for increased demand for US oil in the future. Geopolitical Premium in Prices: Trump's ultimatum to Moscow (essentially threatening new sanctions within the next two weeks if progress on peace is not made) raises the risk of disruptions in global oil supply, which also supports prices. OPEC+ Actions and Supply: OPEC+ countries continue to gradually ...

... of product lines. Rising costs remain a risk factor; however, the strengthening ruble mitigates price pressure on imported components, slowing inflation acceleration in the sector. Stock Market The situation in the stock market remains cautious. The Moscow Exchange index fluctuates within a narrow range, supported by a level of approximately 2600–2700 points, reflecting mixed economic signals. On one hand, the stabilization of the services sector and hopes for industrial recovery support investor ...

... Since late May, retail gasoline prices have increased by more than 1.5% in a month, including a 0.5% rise in the last week of June. According to Rosstat, by July 1, gasoline prices had increased by an average of 86 kopecks during this period. The Moscow Fuel Association (MTA) reported that this growth continued in July. From June 17 to July 8, the prices of AI-95 and AI-98+ gasoline at Moscow gas stations rose by over one ruble, while AI-92 prices increased by 95 kopecks. The situation resembles ...

... in line with inflation. 2. Comparison of Interest Rate Growth With Housing Price Growth The average mortgage rate in October 2024 is 13.2% per annum, which is over 2% higher than the previous year. Meanwhile, the rate of growth in property prices in Moscow and St. Petersburg averaged 9% since the beginning of the year, with some other regions, like Krasnodar and Kazan, seeing growth of up to 12%. Therefore, if an individual plans to purchase real estate, their mortgage expenses may be justified by ...

... modest rise of 3.2% since the beginning of the year, well below inflation. However, gasoline prices continue to climb. The export ban, reinstated on August 1 and extended until the end of the year, has failed to halt this trend. According to the Moscow Fuel Association (MTA), in the week of September 2-8 alone, gasoline prices in Moscow rose by 24 kopecks for AI-92, 33 kopecks for AI-95, and 1.34 rubles for AI-100. While gasoline prices on the exchange began to decrease in September, they ...