... interest rate to combat inflation. This decision could strengthen the Turkish lira and impact trade relations with the European Union, particularly in the energy and agriculture sectors. Central Bank of South Africa (4:00 PM MSK): The rate decision may significantly ... ... or in commodities tied to South African markets. Economic Data Jobless Claims (U.S., 4:30 PM MSK): This metric reflects the state of the U.S. labor market. A decline in claims could strengthen the U.S. dollar, potentially affecting export competitiveness ...

... actively investing in this segment is growing at a rate of at least 30% per year, estimates Yuri Stankevich, Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Energy Committee. The non-fuel segment includes cafes, stores, pharmacies, car washes, auto repair shops, and tire ... ... energy-saving technologies, digital solutions, and loyalty programs to enhance efficiency. According to the Russian Fuel Union, there are 23,000–24,000 gas stations in Russia, with major networks like Rosneft, Lukoil, and Gazprom Neft operating ...

... Measures are being adopted across various jurisdictions to integrate cryptocurrencies into the legal framework: USA: In the United States, a historic move has been made — President Donald Trump signed the first federal law regulating stablecoins (the GENIUS ... ... and the digital asset market — an important step towards integrating the crypto market into the legal framework. European Union: The EU's comprehensive MiCA regulation has come into effect, introducing uniform standards for regulating crypto assets ...

... package for Russia. We analyze potential consequences for the economy, energy sector, and international relations. The European Union countries have approved the 18th sanctions package against Russia. As for the domestic fuel and energy complex (FEC), the ... ... the FEC, but its effectiveness will be limited by several factors. Dmitry Kasatkin, managing partner of Kasatkin Consulting, stated that sanctions on 105 tankers from the shadow fleet are a continuation of previous restrictions (189 tankers in the 17th ...

... package of anti-Russian sanctions, effective from December 5, 2022, has prohibited the delivery of oil from Russia to the European Union by sea. As a result, unloading tankers with Russian oil in Croatia is no longer permitted," explains Igor Yushkov, ... ... slowdown in oil demand and the emergence of new major suppliers, including from South America (Brazil, Guyana, Argentina),” states Sergey Tereshkin, General Director of Open Oil Market. According to his data, Serbia's total oil import in 2023 reached ...