... a new front in economic confrontation, increasing costs for high-tech and industrial companies and adding inflationary risks. Retaliation measures and compromises: China condemned the actions of the US and may implement retaliatory measures—up to restrictions on the export of rare earth materials critical for the American industry. So far, Asian markets have reacted cautiously, hoping for negotiations rather than a full-scale trade war. Meanwhile, a de-escalation appears to be taking shape on the transatlantic front: ...

... in Russia is facing the weakening of one of the factors that supported the ruble: the July tax period has ended, during which exporters traditionally sold foreign currency earnings to pay taxes, thereby strengthening the ruble. There are expectations that ... ... corporate results supported interest in oil and gas and commodity sector stocks. Meanwhile, geopolitical uncertainty and industry restrictions (sanctions) restrained price increases. Investors are awaiting the publication of earnings reports from leading issuers ...

... Ruble Exchange Rate and Currency Market Dynamics Monday marks the conclusion of the July tax period in Russia, during which exporters typically sell foreign currency revenue to pay taxes, supporting the ruble's exchange rate. It is expected that after ... ... supported stock quotes in the oil and gas and raw materials sectors. At the same time, persistent geopolitical uncertainty and restrictions on certain industries restrained more active index growth. Investors in Russia are closely awaiting the start of ...

... Pakistan also plays a role in justifying internal security measures in India. The fight against extremism, declared to be “exported from Pakistan,” serves as a rationale for harsh actions against separatists and terrorists within the country. This ... ... Indian authorities cite the constant threat from Pakistan to explain the prolonged deployment of the army in the region and restrictions on civil liberties in the name of preventing terrorist attacks. More broadly, the image of Pakistan as an enemy unites ...

... neighbors? Commentary for the newspaper Vzglyad. Moldova has found itself in a difficult situation on the gas market due to transit restrictions imposed by Ukraine. Sergey Tereshkin's article discusses the causes of the gas crisis, the actions of Ukrainian and ... ... case of a blackout, but this raises competing priorities as Romania already supports southern Ukraine. Limited winter energy exports and increased domestic consumption in Romania complicate matters, especially as renewable energy output declines during ...