... however, there has been no price drop despite weakening demand. According to Gusev, the issue lies not in government measures or the lack thereof, nor in seasonal demand changes, but in the gap between the wholesale and retail markets. The exchange is regulated by the market, while retail price increases are limited by inflation. As long as this situation persists, gas station prices will not directly depend on the exchange. Stankevich shares a similar view. The combination of directive and market ...

... major corporate earnings reports are expected. Amidst market instability, the Bank of England's interest rate draws particular attention from analysts: it is anticipated to remain at its current level, which may indicate a cautious approach from the regulator regarding future monetary policy. At the same time, the impact of American tariffs on goods from China will heighten volatility in financial markets. Furthermore, reports from giants such as Siemens and Toyota may reveal both the state of their ...

... excise tax is intended for refineries where the output of oil products is at least 75% of the volume of crude oil processed. Refineries with a ratio below 75% can receive the investment surcharge if the operating company, under an agreement with the regulator, commits to modernizing its facilities. According to the trading company LLC “Resource,” subsidies under the investment surcharge have nearly doubled over the past two years: while payments amounted to 106 billion rubles in 2022, they ...

... Russia, the legal framework for pre-IPO investments is only just being formed, and this creates additional risks. Changes in legislation can affect the company's activities and its profitability prospects, especially when it comes to fast-growing and regulated industries such as digital assets and fintech. An example is the situation with tightening regulation in the field of digital assets. Several Russian cryptocurrency-focused startups have faced restrictions in their business after the introduction ...

... easier to own. Similarly, easier access to Bitcoin via familiar financial channels is expected to fuel upward price pressure on the cryptocurrency. Bitcoin’s market liquidity stands to improve as well. ETFs allow investors to trade Bitcoin exposure on regulated stock exchanges. Higher trading volumes on these exchanges mean more efficient price discovery and less reliance on volatile crypto exchanges. Greater liquidity can also reduce price swings, as large transactions will have a smaller impact when ...