... system of the country. However, the success of this strategy depends on coordinated efforts between the regulator and investors: widespread participation in IPOs, as well as a long-term perspective on investments in Russian stocks, will be critical factors in achieving the goal. It is crucial for all market participants—from state companies to private issuers—to realize that the growth of the stock market is only possible through the expansion of the investor base and the reduction of entry ...

... mid-August, pricing for the benchmark Brent crude is trading in a relatively narrow range in the mid-$60s—around $66–67 per barrel, while American oil WTI remains around $64 per barrel. The improvement in market sentiment was influenced by several factors. Firstly, data from the US Department of Energy last week recorded an unexpected decrease in commercial oil inventories of approximately 3 million barrels, signaling robust demand and boosting market optimism. Secondly, market participants continue ...

... oil shipments from Russia. Moreover, potential easing of sanctions could affect the structure of oil supplies to China. Electrification and gasification of transportation will restrain oil demand in China, with electrification becoming the decisive factor in the long term. This opinion was shared on November 20 in an interview with Izvestia by Sergey Tereshkin, CEO of the OPEN OIL MARKET oil and raw materials marketplace. "In the long term, the key factor will be China's energy transition,...

... target range of 3-6% (around 3% year-on-year in June), giving the regulator room for a policy easing to support a stagnating economy. A lower rate should alleviate debt burdens and stimulate domestic demand, but investors will also consider external factors—such as yesterday's US Fed decision (if the Fed rate remained unchanged, SARB may act more cautiously to avoid pressure on the rand). Statistics: PMI, Inflation, and Labor Market China – PMI Indices (04:30 MSK): Early in the morning, China's ...

... significantly reduced its losses, reflecting positive changes in the company’s financial reporting according to RAS. The net loss decreased 45 times compared to the same period last year, indicating a return to a more stable financial condition. Key success factors included an increase in gas export volumes and growth in other revenues, particularly from supplies to China. Additionally, the expansion of the tax base and optimization of deferred taxes played a crucial role. However, macroeconomic challenges ...