... 88.4 in June), although this remains below forecasts. This modest increase in business sentiment suggests that the largest economy in Europe is avoiding a deeper recession for now, although companies continue to exercise caution. In the UK, moderate retail sales data emerged: in June, sales volume increased by about 0.9% m/m after a decline in May, raising hopes for the resilience of consumer spending despite high inflation. At the same time, the GfK consumer confidence index in the UK dipped slightly (to ...

... assessments for such projects. A similar situation is seen in the banking sector: regulatory pressure and intensifying competition are reducing the number of mergers between banks. Transactions in industry and construction also slow down: last year, sales of foreign assets primarily occurred in development and engineering, whereas such outflows have nearly vanished now. In contrast, the IT and consumer markets (retail, FMCG) remain dynamic — experts anticipate potential deal drivers in these sectors. However, even in these segments, companies primarily seek to retain capital and diversify risks before pursuing M&A. Major Transactions and Key Players Despite ...

... closed placements. Access to such transactions is available to qualified investors and, within certain limits, to non-qualified (retail) investors. However, restrictions apply in Russian markets: without qualified status, a private investor can invest only ... ... shares. The round typically occurs through the issuance of additional shares (new funds go into the company) or through the sale of stakes by existing shareholders (secondary placement). Investments are made via a closed subscription: the placement is ...

... private trader in Russia). "And here the situation is not entirely clear," he notes. First, the volume of gasoline sales on the exchange is currently lower than it was in January or March. This does not correspond to the situation of oversupply.... ... some supply points, prices for the goods have not fallen even with the resumption of the embargo, he adds. Finally, independent retail operators have been operating at a loss for several months when selling gasoline, Dyachenko reminds. This issue may worsen ...

... increases both in wholesale and retail. Tereshkin believes that the mere separation of payments for different grades of gasoline will not have an impact. He argues that changes in the calculation of dampener subsidies will not significantly affect retail fuel prices. The dampener only applies to exchange trading, which accounts for only 15% of wholesale fuel sales. On the other hand, the dampener will not affect AI-98 gasoline, which will remain the leader in price increases. Translated using ChatGPT Sourse: rg.ru/2025/01/07/eksperty-rasskazali-kakoe-toplivo-budet-silnee-dorozhat-na-azs-v-2025-godu....