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The Fate of the Dollar and the Prospects for BRICS Currency: What's Behind Putin's Statements?
... other nations, the necessity to seek alternative financial tools emerges. For businesses, especially in sectors like oil and gas, diversification of currency risks can serve as a strategic advantage. At Open Oil Market, we are focusing on developing such ... ... and demonstrate the need for creating a more resilient and independent financial infrastructure. The dollar still occupies an important place in the world economy; however, U.S. actions are gradually pushing countries toward seeking alternatives. The prospect ...
How to Choose Investment Assets in an Unstable Market
... they offer higher yields compared to government bonds, they also come with higher risks. When selecting corporate bonds, it's important to consider the issuer's credit rating.
Floating-rate bonds. These may be appealing in a rising interest rate environment,... ... executed through purchasing physical metal, shares in gold mining companies, or exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
Commodities. Oil, gas, copper, and other commodities can have significant price fluctuations but can also present opportunities for speculative ...
Lithium is not the new oil.
... (24%), as well as Africa (12%) and Europe (14%).
A significant contribution to future supply growth will come from oil and gas companies, which extract lithium from brines. According to "Infomine" estimates, brines currently account for 46% ... ...," in which Russia plays a relatively minor role.
Currently, Russia does not mine lithium raw materials; the country imports raw materials for "first-stage processing," such as lithium hydroxide (by the KhMZ and Halmek Trading House) ...
The Circle: What Do the Russian Government's Plans to Allow Gasoline Exports Mean?
... than half of the diesel fuel supplied to the domestic market would come through the exchange. An increase in supply will lead to the stabilization of exchange prices, which will be reflected in retail prices, making fuel more accessible for independent gas stations. As a result, large chains will not be able to overprice without the risk of losing market share.
Increasing the exchange quota could play an important role in dismantling regional fuel monopolies. Thanks to higher exchange sales, fuel will become more accessible to traders who can supply diesel to agricultural producers and transportation companies at lower prices than dominant regional suppliers....
Economic News August 10, 2025 — Trade Wars, US-Russia Negotiations, Fed's Soft Policy
... against China:
US trade policy has intensified once again. As of August 7, Washington imposed 100% tariffs on semiconductor imports, primarily targeting China. Additionally, Trump threatened Beijing with further tariffs for cooperation with Moscow (purchases ... ... avoid negative surprises, although performance dynamics vary by sector. Here are a few examples:
ConocoPhillips:
The oil and gas giant reported a 15% decline in net profits for Q2 year-on-year, but this was better than expected—production growth helped ...