... threshold, acting as a sort of protective cushion for investments. Thus, the risk of losses and total obliteration of capital approaches zero. Commodities Investments in commodities represent a lucrative option. This encompasses allocating funds to raw materials that are in demand on the stock exchange. Commodities include oil, gas, metals, grains, coffee, etc. While the prices of most commodities may drop during economic downturns, certain products do not decrease in value. This category includes collectible ...

... Investments There is a wide range of investment types, and they can be classified according to different criteria. First of all, there are real and financial investments. Real investments are investments in tangible assets: real estate, equipment, goods, raw materials, precious metals, etc. Financial investments are the purchase of shares, bonds, bank certificates, investment fund units and other securities. In both cases, the same goal is pursued - to make a profit, but the nature of the assets is different: ...

... Experts attribute this to growing tensions in trade relations between the two countries and China’s desire to diversify its supply sources. Beijing is increasing oil purchases from Middle Eastern and African countries and expanding imports of Russian raw materials, taking advantage of price discounts. Similarly, significant volumes of LNG are arriving from Qatar, Australia, and through the spot market, bypassing American gas. At the same time, Europe continues to reduce its energy dependence on Russia....

... market for oil products in Russia is experiencing a tense situation this summer, driven by a rapid increase in prices for gasoline and diesel fuel. In July, exchange prices for automotive gasoline at the Saint Petersburg International Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange peaked (Grade AI-95 exceeded 75,000 rubles/ton), putting additional pressure on independent gas stations and consumers. Causes include a combination of seasonal factors—high summer demand from farmers and tourists—and supply constraints....

... does not directly influence gasoline prices, as it is used in other sectors (electricity generation, metallurgy). Nevertheless, the general backdrop in energy resource markets (oil, gas, coal) shapes macroeconomic conditions: high global prices for raw materials amplify export appetites and inflation expectations, while a decline in energy resource prices could ease pressure on the domestic fuel market. Alternatives: Electricity and Renewable Energy Sources The latest spike in traditional fuel prices ...