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The U.S. Fails to Meet LNG Contracts with Europe: What This Means for Europe’s Energy Security

... larger LNG reserves. Strategic reserves would allow Europe to bridge potential shortfalls during peak demand seasons, reducing the impact of supply interruptions. A robust reserve system would also provide a buffer against price spikes, stabilizing markets during times of high energy demand, such as the winter months. Investing in Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency To address both immediate and long-term energy needs, European countries may accelerate investments in renewable energy sources, such as wind, solar, and hydroelectric power. Developing alternative energy ...

Central Bank Lowers Rate to 18% — Beginning of Monetary Policy Easing

... real estate prices. It is anticipated that the reduction in interest rates will gradually revive all segments of the credit market. By the end of the decade, the Central Bank forecasts a speed-up in the growth of the loan portfolio: total crediting for ... ... by 10–15% per year by 2028. The return of rates to single digits will make loans more accessible, stimulating consumer and investment activity. In the medium term, the revival of lending should support economic growth and improve banks' asset quality ...

Why is the trade in petroleum products moving to digital platforms?

... turnover of OPEN OIL MARKET reaching 5.9 billion rubles. This is just 0.2% of the small wholesale fuel market. The company plans to increase this figure by 100 times in the next two years, for which a pre-IPO round has been opened. In 2024, OPEN OIL MARKET is attracting investments of 1 billion rubles to scale the project and conduct an IPO in 2026. Translated using ChatGPT Sourse: https://companies.rbc.ru/news/JedYJprvDV/pochemu-torgovlya-nefteproduktami-uhodit-v-tsifru/ Sourse:

USD Coin (USDC) Price Forecast for May 2025

... reduced speculative interest in cryptocurrencies, but stablecoins remain in demand as a means of capital storage within the crypto ecosystem. If interest rates decline in 2025 amid a loosening of monetary policy, it could lead to increased liquidity in markets and a rise in stablecoin issuance for new investments in crypto assets. Conversely, tightening policies potentially reduce the growth of the stablecoin supply, although the baseline USDC rate will still remain pegged to the dollar. 3. Geopolitics, Inflation, and Demand for Digital Dollars. In ...

Tokenization of Money and Assets: New Horizons and Challenges for the Financial System

... there’s a growing interest in tokenizing assets like securities, real estate, and other valuable holdings. This allows large assets to be divided into smaller, investable units accessible to individuals with varying levels of capital, democratizing investment opportunities and creating a more diversified capital market. Cross-Border Payments and Settlements Tokenization offers the promise of faster, more cost-effective cross-border payments. Currently, international settlements involve high costs and time delays due to multiple intermediaries and jurisdictional ...