... highest level in roughly two years. This steep rise indicates that cost pressures — from wages to raw materials and supplier pricing — have intensified. Respondents to the ISM survey cited higher input costs and ongoing supply constraints (including import tariffs on certain goods) as factors driving up prices. Such persistent price pressures in the services sector are notable because service inflation tends to be sticky, meaning it can sustain elevated levels once established. For policymakers, ...

... prices, which will be reflected in retail prices, making fuel more accessible for independent gas stations. As a result, large chains will not be able to overprice without the risk of losing market share. Increasing the exchange quota could play an important role in dismantling regional fuel monopolies. Thanks to higher exchange sales, fuel will become more accessible to traders who can supply diesel to agricultural producers and transportation companies at lower prices than dominant regional suppliers....

... remainder are sold in other countries or through the domestic black market. An extensive global network of resellers facilitates the rapid disposal of stolen gadgets where demand is high. Experts estimate that tens of millions of used smartphones are imported into such regions each year, making it easy for British criminals to find buyers abroad. Countermeasures and Prospects The wave of smartphone thefts in the UK has already drawn government attention and necessitates a comprehensive response. The ...

... flight to safe assets (higher prices for oil and gold, strengthening of the dollar). Escalation of US Trade Wars New tariffs against China: US trade policy has intensified once again. As of August 7, Washington imposed 100% tariffs on semiconductor imports, primarily targeting China. Additionally, Trump threatened Beijing with further tariffs for cooperation with Moscow (purchases of Russian energy resources). These steps open a new front in economic confrontation, increasing costs for high-tech ...

... Although the scale of these rounds is incomparable with the multi-million dollar deals of Silicon Valley, the local venture market is gradually adapting to the new conditions. Regional investors are focusing on niche projects and technologies aimed at import substitution, and startups from the CIS are increasingly targeting the Middle East and Asia to attract capital and ensure business growth. Trends and forecasts: cautious optimism By mid-2025, the global venture market is demonstrating a confident ...