... sectors. Washington Threatens India and China with Sanctions for Purchasing Russian Oil The United States continues to sharply escalate pressure on countries purchasing Russian oil. President Donald Trump signed a decree on August 6 to impose additional import duties on goods from India, effectively doubling the tariff from 25% to 50%. These tariffs will take effect in 21 days and are a response to New Delhi's refusal to curtail its Russian oil imports. Previously, Washington openly threatened “three-digit” ...

... market conditions, competition, and the team's readiness to scale to make an informed investment decision. Investing in startups can bring significant profits, but they are also associated with high risks. To reduce the likelihood of losses, it is important to understand what risks may arise along the investor’s path. This article discusses the main risks associated with investing in startups, ways to minimize them, as well as the specifics of evaluating startups at early stages. For a better ...

... changes: the West lowers the oil price ceiling, considerably impacting global oil markets. Meanwhile, Europe takes active measures to replenish its gas supplies in light of the upcoming autumn cold and rising energy needs. These events underscore the importance of energy sector news for understanding current trends, including oil, gas, and electricity prices. We will explore how this event affects the energy security of countries, the impact of oil sanctions across various regions, and how OPEC+ might ...

... August 3, 2025. Oil Market: Brent Stable at Highs, Demand and Supply in Delicate Balance Global oil prices ended the week near multi-week highs. The North Sea Brent blend is trading around recent peaks (~$72–73 per barrel, above the psychologically important mark of $72). U.S. WTI is holding steady around $69–70 per barrel. Several factors are contributing to the price increases: Trade truce and rising demand. Progress in trade negotiations between major economies has improved market sentiment....

... affects the success of the placement, and what you need to pay attention to when choosing. We will also consider examples of underwriters in Russia, including the experience of FINAM in organizing a pre-IPO for Open Oil Market. Underwriters play an important role in the initial public offering (IPO) process, helping companies go public and raise capital. They act as intermediaries between the company conducting the IPO and investors. In this article, we will look at who underwriters are, what functions ...