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How a raw materials marketplace takes away market power from traders

... clothes on OZON but having to arrange your own transportation — it would be unthinkable. Analytics. Buyers can view regional prices, analyze trends, and forecast the market. We are developing an advanced predictive analytics service using AI to model ... ... commodities market. We started with oil products due to our extensive experience in this sector. We’ve since added sand and clay for construction companies and motor oils for transporters. Future plans include coal, fertilizers, timber, non-metallic materials,...

Nine countries and 12,000 warheads: How the world's nuclear arsenal is distributed

... response to the deteriorating global security situation. Additionally, new Dreadnought-class strategic submarines are being constructed to replace the current vessels in the 2030s and ensure continuity of nuclear deterrence. Despite its modest scale,... ... points: Geopolitical Uncertainty: Increasing nuclear tensions (for instance, around Iran or on the Korean Peninsula) can lead to price spikes in oil, gold, and other safe-haven assets. Markets typically price the likelihood of extreme events as very low, ...

The Harshest Package: What the New EU Sanctions Mean for Russia

... operations with the Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 pipelines, including the supply of goods or services that would facilitate their construction, maintenance, operation, and any future use. Finally, it has been decided to revoke the import privileges for Russian ... ... to the expansion of the Transalpine Pipeline (TAL), which allowed the country to source oil from the Italian port of Trieste. Price Cap Experts surveyed by Forbes are skeptical about the new sanctions package. "Given that the USA has yet to join these ...

Risks of Gas Supply Disruptions for Europe in Winter

... has intensified due to high demand in Asia, resulting in increased prices and higher costs for deliveries to Europe. Elevated prices and scarcity in liquefied natural gas availability create additional challenges for the EU in securing winter reserves.... ... are ramping up imports of LNG from the USA, Qatar, and other major producers. In recent years, countries such as Germany have constructed terminals for receiving LNG, facilitating supply diversification. However, even with increased LNG imports, the risk ...

What are natural monopolies?

... investment, making competition in this area virtually impossible. The state regulates Gazprom's activities, including setting prices on the domestic market, which allows it to maintain affordable gas tariffs for households and businesses. 3. Rail transport ... ... in the world and plays a key role in the country's economy, transporting goods and passengers over significant distances. The construction and maintenance of parallel rail networks would be very expensive for the country, so activities in this area are ...