... national projects and government orders, providing direction for corporate venture funds. Results are already apparent: oil and gas companies are financing industrial startups (robotics, digital twins), major IT holdings are launching accelerators for B2B ... ... and venture divisions of banks are investing in local fintech and regtech products. Simultaneously, an increasing number of Russian teams are seeking growth beyond their borders. Some startups are pivoting towards neighboring markets or the Middle East,...

... factors suggests that sharp fluctuations in the currency market are unlikely: the ruble is expected to move within a specified range, primarily reacting to external shocks and energy price dynamics. Russian Stock Market: Prospects for Investors The Russian stock market concluded the previous week with little significant movement, reflecting a mixed influence of internal and external factors. High oil prices and expectations of strong corporate results 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 the first half of 2025 earnings reports ...

... Ban Slowed the Growth of Exchange Gasoline Prices” discusses the impact of the August 2024 ban on gasoline exports on the Russian fuel market. Despite the export restrictions, exchange prices for gasoline remain close to annual highs. The price increase ... ... July 29 stood at 4.99%. Vertically Integrated Oil Companies (VIOCs), which control the entire supply chain from extraction to gas station sales, may prefer to offset wholesale losses rather than attract regulatory scrutiny. Seasonal Pressures Add to ...

... average price of AI-95 gasoline in Russia on August 5 was 58.04 rubles per liter. There are about 1,333 liters of gasoline in a ton, so the wholesale price per liter of this grade is 55.32 rubles. However, the gasoline still needs to be delivered to gas stations, which also pay taxes, employee salaries, and spend money on maintaining operations. The damping mechanism has been in place in the Russian fuel market since 2019. In its entire history, it was only nullified once, in September last year, during the height of the fuel crisis. At that time, the rules for payments to oil companies were changed, with a coefficient of 0.5 (instead of ...

... exports, raw materials, and energy may remain advantageous for long-term investments. Examples of such firms include oil and gas companies, metal producers, and fertilizer manufacturers. Investments in Dividend Stocks: Amidst volatility, dividends may ... ... Gazprom, and Norilsk Nickel, could be appealing for investments. Focus on High-Yield Bonds: Given the current key rate, the Russian Ministry of Finance issues federal loan bonds (OFZ) with attractive yields, which can be a good option for conservative ...