... returns through capital appreciation and dividends. Large-cap "blue chips" (Sberbank, Gazprom, Norilsk Nickel, Yandex, etc.) pay dividends of around 5–12% per annum. Long-term investments in stocks can ensure superior capital growth due to business development and profit reinvestment. However, stocks are volatile and subject to economic and political risks. Dividends and capital gains are taxed at 13%. The liquidity of large-cap stocks is typically high. Foreign Assets and Funds. To diversify,...

A comment on geo-energy for the business newspaper Vzglyad. The article examines who could replace Gazprom in gas transit through Ukraine after the contract ends in December 2024. Ukraine will not extend the agreement but is ready to accept and transport gas from Central Asia, such ...

... partner in this project: it will function as the custodian of the bars and one of the sellers of gold on the exchange. This arrangement ensures the timely delivery of precious metals to buyers, allowing them to collect their purchased bars within one business day after the transaction. Regulations for bar issuance are currently being developed, and an accredited delivery operator is expected to manage operational logistics. Market Participants and Trading Conditions A diverse range of industry players ...

... hydrocarbon consumption, while Russia contributes 11% of global production, stated Igor Sechin, Secretary of the Commission on Energy Development Strategy under the President of the Russian Federation and CEO of Rosneft, during the 6th Russian-Chinese Energy Business Forum (RCEBF) on July 23. In 2023, Russia exported 107 million tons of oil to China (+24%), increasing its share of China's oil imports to 19% (+2 percentage points compared to 2022). Broader Energy Cooperation Russia's energy cooperation ...

Get ready for a busy start to the week as Monday brings a lineup of major global events likely to shape market trends. From the G20 Summit's discussions on global economic stability and energy markets to critical speeches from central bank leaders in Japan, Europe, Australia, and the U.S., investors should prepare for potential market shifts. This comprehensive overview covers key updates on currencies, indices, commodities, and cryptocurrency movements, offering insights into how these developments...