... forecast for Russia's GDP growth in 2025 remains in the range of 1–2%, and for 2026 – 0.5–1.5%. The regulator does not expect high dynamics for the economy in the coming years amid external uncertainty. External Account and Oil: A more modest surplus of the current account is expected in 2025 – around $33 billion (down from $38 billion previously), and for the trade balance – $104 billion (down from $111 billion previously). The deterioration is attributed to the revision of oil prices ...

... tokens were released at the system's creation). Ripple continues to hold a substantial remainder of XRP in escrow and periodically releases tokens into circulation through sales to maintain market stability. This mechanism prevents sharp shortages or surpluses of coins: every month, a specific volume of XRP is released from Ripple’s locked accounts, and unsold remnants are returned to escrow. In 2023–2024, Ripple limited sales of XRP on the open market, thereby helping to avoid price pressures ...

... restrictions against Russia, which serves as a reminder of the ongoing uncertainty. As a result, oil quotes fluctuate within a narrow range, lacking momentum for either a rise or a fall. The combination of these factors maintains a situation close to a surplus in the oil market: supply slightly exceeds demand, keeping prices at a relatively low level. Brent is confidently trading below last year's figures, and several analysts believe that if current trends persist, the average price of this grade may ...

... barrels per day to the market in the future. The increase in supply, coupled with risks of a global economic slowdown, creates a "cooling" effect on prices: despite short-term attempts for Brent to exceed $70, the market reacts cautiously to the surplus of raw materials. Additional support for oil prices is provided by data from the U.S. In the latest reporting week, commercial oil inventories in the U.S. decreased more than expected, indicating robust demand and preventing sharp price declines....

... "premium" for tension. As a result, oil prices fluctuate within a narrow range, lacking momentum for either a new rally or a collapse. The cumulative impact of these factors creates an excess supply situation, keeping the oil market near a surplus. Exchange prices confidently remain below last year’s highs. A number of analysts believe that if current trends continue, by 2026, the average Brent price could fall to around $50 per barrel. Gas Market: Europe Filling Storages, Prices Remain ...