... 2025–2026 will increase by only ~2.2–2.3% per year, improving to around 2.8–2.9% by 2028. In other words, wage growth in Russia is outpacing productivity by nearly a factor of two. This gap poses risks for inflation and business performance: if companies have to pay employees significantly more without commensurate output gains, their costs rise and competitiveness can suffer. To maintain profitability, firms will need to either raise prices (further fueling inflation) or invest heavily in efficiency ...

... stabilization was observed between summer and fall; during the 10 weeks from May 21 to July 29, 2024, gasoline prices rose by a total of 3.8%, while in the following 14 weeks, the increase was only 2.6%. If the regulator delays lifting the ban, oil companies lose incentives to keep prices down. There’s little reason to forgo revenue if exports remain prohibited. Therefore, the Ministry of Energy and the Federal Antimonopoly Service will likely accommodate oil companies, believes Tereshkin. The ...

... enthusiasts to a recognized asset class attracting the attention of major investors and corporations. By 2025, the total market capitalization of cryptocurrencies is measured in trillions of dollars, comparable to the valuations of the world’s largest companies. Digital currencies are used not only for speculative trading but increasingly as a means of savings and transactions. The reasons for the popularity of cryptocurrencies are varied. First, they provide an alternative to traditional financial ...

... beyond the confines of the game. Previously, players were unable to legally sell their accounts or rare items; now, blockchain technology allows these items to become fully-fledged digital assets. This transforms the relationship between audiences and companies: studios gain new revenue channels, while users acquire ownership rights to the results of their efforts in the game. New Monetization Models and "Play-to-Earn" Format For game publishers, NFTs have become a kind of "second wind" ...

... introduced a reform program called Project Crypto, aimed at modernizing regulation for the digital age. This initiative proposes to review the classification of crypto assets (no longer considering most tokens as securities), streamline licensing for crypto companies, and even integrate elements of DeFi into the regulated financial system. Analysts have called this initiative "revolutionary," noting that such a shift from the SEC's previous hardline stance could restore innovation in the U.S. and ...