... aiming to bring it back to a medium-term objective of 4% by 2026. Macroeconomic stability and transitioning the economy to a balanced growth trajectory have been identified as priority tasks for the current year. Labor Market: Record Low Unemployment The situation in the labor market was characterized by the president as favorable. The unemployment rate in Russia has dropped to a historic low of about 2.3%. In comparison, just a year ago, unemployment stood at around 2.6%, and it was in double digits in the early 2000s. Putin ...

... sectors where even those lacking sufficient experience and knowledge can invest. Furthermore, there is no need for millions; a much smaller amount will suffice. This particularly applies to investments in real estate acquisition. Currently, the domestic market is difficult to label as promising. In contrast, the situation abroad is entirely different. With proper investment, an individual can not only ensure a stable income but also obtain a residence permit or even citizenship. For instance, this applies to investing in real estate in most European Union countries....

... "manual regulation" of the fuel market that has been in place since 2018 has its limits, necessitating systemic measures. Stankevich points out that the imposition of a complete export ban on gasoline once again illustrates the absence of market regulation in fuel retail. This measure resembles psychotherapy; the cooling of prices at the stock exchange will be situational and short-lived. There is no motivation to lower or halt the rise in fuel prices. The objective boils down to controlled increases within the annual parameters set. By the end of the year, retail prices are expected to either align closely ...

... export of Russian coal due to external restrictions. Росгосстрах – one of the largest insurance companies in the country will publish its financial results for the first half of 2025. The report from Rosgosstrakh will allow for assessing the situation in the Russian insurance services market. An increase in premium collections and company profits will indicate that households and businesses continue to utilize insurance products despite economic difficulties, whereas a decline in indicators may signal falling demand for insurance or ...

... Europe. The EU is seeking to diversify gas sources and reduce dependence on Russia, but how realistic is it to do so? Let's figure out what opportunities and risks this idea hides and how replacing Russian LNG with American LNG will affect the European market and investors. The current situation with LNG consumption in Europe Europe is actively increasing its LNG consumption, especially after the 2022 energy crisis caused by the restriction of Russian gas supplies. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), in 2023, LNG import ...