... past six months, Russian exports to the U.S. reached $2.5 billion, particularly in the sales of fertilizers, uranium, and platinum, noted Alexander Timofeev, associate professor at the Department of Economics at the G.V. Plekhanov Russian University of Economics. In comparison, American supplies amounted to $285 million, primarily involving vaccines, medical devices, and reagents. "The dynamics this year contribute positively to the forecast; however, the development of the situation will depend on further negotiations and concrete outcomes. Currently, neither side wants to make abrupt moves as they understand the consequences. This instills confidence that the trend will continue,...

... expected on August 14. Investors will assess the dynamics of insurance premiums and payouts from Sompo against the backdrop of economic recovery and recent natural disasters. Strong results could support stock prices in Japan's financial sector. Dentsu ... ... disappointing reports from certain companies may trigger corrections in specific sectors (especially if there are disappointing forecasts from tech or export-oriented companies). Corporate Earnings Reports from Russia (Moscow Exchange Index) The Russian ...

... and traditional resources. Coal: Stable Demand Supports the Market Despite the rapid growth of RES, the global coal market retains stability thanks to still high demand. The need for coal is particularly pronounced in the Asia-Pacific region, where economic growth and energy consumption support the intense use of this resource. China – the world's largest consumer and producer of coal – is forecasted to extract over 4 billion tons in 2025, meeting the lion’s share of internal demand. Nevertheless, this volume barely suffices during peak periods (e.g., during hot summers with widespread use of air conditioning), and the country continues ...

... demand for gasoline and jet fuel in leading economies (the U.S., China, Europe). Despite local signs of weakness—such as the lowest gasoline consumption figures in May in the U.S. since 2020—overall global oil consumption continues to grow. Analysts forecast that global demand will increase by approximately 1.2 million barrels per day in the second half of 2025, reflecting a sustained recovery in economic activity. Supply and OPEC+ Policy. OPEC+ countries are consistently increasing production, effectively unwinding previous cuts ahead of schedule. At an extraordinary meeting in early August, members agreed to raise the total quota by 547,000 ...

After Donald Trump's inauguration, the ruble may face sharp fluctuations. Economists predict a short-term rise in the dollar exchange rate to 115 rubles and a moderate weakening of the ruble during 2025. How global and domestic economic policy will affect the Russian currency - in our analytical material. The Impact of Trump's Inauguration on the Russian Ruble: Analysis and Predictions Following Donald Trump's inauguration, economists anticipate a notable impact on currency ...