... Sanctions and Political Risks: Risks remain, with the primary one being political uncertainty. Any escalation in EU-Russia relations could jeopardize the presence of European brands once again. Investors should consider these risks and monitor the situation closely. What Does This Mean for Russia’s Auto Market? If German automakers return in 2025, the Russian auto market could experience renewed access to high-quality vehicles and job creation. Consumer choice would increase, fostering healthy competition and potentially raising service quality. Additionally,...

..., with a refining capacity of over 21 million tons per year, was initially built with the aim of serving the export market. A source in one of the trading companies mentioned that the decision on extending the export ban would depend on the "market situation." The Ministry of Energy plays a key role in assessing the risks based on current fuel stocks and price dynamics. As of June 24, gasoline prices at the St. Petersburg International Mercantile Exchange (SPbMTSB) had risen by 29% since ...

... may mean that the startup is overvalued and in the future it will be difficult for it to justify such a cost (which threatens to “dilute” the share in subsequent rounds). On the other hand, a too low valuation may indicate problems or a desperate situation for the founders. Compare the terms with similar deals on the market, if such information is available. Pay attention to other terms as well: do current investors have special rights, are you required to provide additional obligations in addition to money (for example, mentoring, time), do the founders plan further ...

... the funds that you may soon need is a serious mistake. For example, you cannot invest money set aside for the next mandatory payments (housing, treatment, education), or take out a loan for investing. Investing your last capital puts your financial situation at risk: if the market drops, you will not only suffer losses, but also lose your “safety cushion”. You should only start with available funds, the loss of which you are tolerant of. Expecting a quick and high profit. Some beginners expect to instantly earn a lot ...

... maintain the targeted 10-minute block interval. It’s important to emphasize that such a “exodus” of miners following a halving event is an anticipated phenomenon. Similar patterns have been observed in previous cycles, although the scale depends on market conditions. In this case, the situation was alleviated by the fact that the price of Bitcoin was already relatively high by the time of the halving (by spring 2024, BTC had reached historic highs, trading around $100,000). This price buffer allowed many miners to endure. Moreover,...