... Changes in Prices and the Ruble Exchange Rate Since 2001, the inflation rate in Russia has exceeded 700%, with an average annual price increase of 9.1%. During this time, the ruble has significantly weakened against the dollar, while housing, food, and fuel prices have increased multiple times. How has the cost of living in Russia changed over more than two decades, what factors have influenced inflation, and what can we expect in the future? Key Inflation Indicators Since 2001 Average annual inflation: ...

... can perform arbitrary computational tasks through smart contracts, allowing applications to be created without central servers. ETH (ether) is the native token of the network, used to pay for fees and smart contract operations. Essentially, ETH is “fuel” for the entire ecosystem of Ethereum applications. Additionally, investors view ether as a valuable asset in its own right: as the platform’s usage grows, demand for ETH increases. As Ethereum evolves, a massive ecosystem has formed around it: ...

... beginning of a new era in the automotive industry. For the oil sector, this presents a serious challenge that requires strategic adaptation. We are observing how the increasing share of electric vehicles is beginning to affect the demand for traditional fuels even in China – a key market for Russian oil. For Russia, this opens both opportunities and risks. On one hand, the availability of Chinese electric vehicles may accelerate the transition to environmentally friendly transport in our country, potentially ...

... previous year, reflecting heightened competition from domestic brands and geopolitical factors. As Tesla's growth has largely been fueled by Asian consumer demand, a worsening situation in China directly threatens its stock profitability. Nike (NKE). The American ... ... suspending Boeing supplies). In this scenario, the market experiences short-term shocks, but a complete “decoupling” of the economies does not occur. Nevertheless, many companies are adjusting forecasts: it is already possible to speak of increased investment ...

... accelerators). Countries where angel investment culture is well-developed (the U.S., U.K., Canada, Israel) provide startups with "fuel" at the riskiest stage, increasing the funnel of potential unicorns. Corporate Investors. Corporate Venture Capital ... ... over a billion consumers, has nurtured giant platforms that have become unicorns (e.g., Bytedance, Shein). In comparison, the economies of the U.K. ($2.7 trillion) and India (~$3.4 trillion) are considerably smaller, but India benefits from its colossal ...