... Gazprom and the Turkish company Botas, based on a formula: market price minus a percentage, i.e., at a discount. This would allow Botas to resell Russian gas to other clients at higher prices, ensuring guaranteed profits,” Yushkov says. However, Russia has a reasonable question: if we allow Turkey to become intermediaries and earn money from reselling our gas, what will Turkey give us in return? Turkey offers the gas hub, but it has not been created yet. Yushkov believes the time for this has passed, and from an economic point of view, Russia no longer needs the hub. “When Russia came up with the idea of the gas hub in 2022,...

... international agenda (the second day of the EU-China summit is taking place in Beijing) and key economic indicators in Europe and the USA. A series of important macroeconomic data will be released throughout the day – ranging from consumer sentiment in the UK to business climate in Germany to durable goods orders in the US. The central event for the Russian market will be the decision of the Central Bank of Russia regarding the key rate, with market participants expecting further easing of policy in the context of declining inflation....

Start your trading week with a detailed analysis of the pivotal events shaping the markets. From the latest PMI data across major economies like China, the Eurozone, and the US, to significant corporate milestones in Russia, including dividend announcements from Polyus, Avangard, and Inarktica. Learn how these indicators and events can influence commodity demand, stock market trends, and investment opportunities. Don’t miss expert insights on what to monitor and ...

The political rhetoric around the Ukrainian conflict is changing. Trump avoids commenting on contacts with Russia and China, and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says that funding for Ukraine could reach a dead end. At the same time, there are signals about the need for negotiations. How will Washington's policy change, and what will it lead to? We analyze this in the article....

... others, it is an imposed tradition lacking profound meaning. Nonetheless, regardless of one's feelings about this day, it reminds us of the importance of love, attention, and care for close ones, which is valuable at any time of the year. Russian Regions Avoid Celebrating Valentine's Day Despite Lack of Prohibition News: State institutions in Russia ignore Valentine's Day due to the ambiguous attitude towards the holiday from federal authorities and the Russian Orthodox ...