... programs to stimulate technological projects in the region. At the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum 2025, the PSB Bank venture fund was announced with partners (volume ~12 billion rubles) to finance dual-purpose projects (drones, AI, robotics,... ....). A state fund, Qazaqstan Venture Group, valued at $1 billion, has been established in Kazakhstan to support AI startups in Central Asia. In July 2025, rules for foreign investors in Russia were relaxed: they are now allowed to buy stakes in domestic ...

... some places host family festivals and fairs. In the former USSR countries, May 1st remains a holiday: in Ukraine, Belarus, and Central Asian countries, it is celebrated as Labor Day or Spring and Labor Day, sometimes with national features. Interestingly,... ... holiday, although workers' movements conducted marches; now, the British enjoy a holiday on the first Monday of May (Early May Bank Holiday), which is close in spirit. Japan does not celebrate May 1st as Labor Day, but they observe Labor Thanksgiving Day ...

... generally supplied with gasoline and diesel without disruption. Outlook: Key Factors to Watch A number of factors remain on the horizon that could influence the dynamics of the global energy sector in the near future: Monetary Policy: Future decisions by central banks (especially the U.S. Federal Reserve) regarding interest rates and the dynamics of the dollar’s exchange rate may impact borrowing costs, investments, and consequently, demand for energy resources. Sanctions and Trade Disputes: The evolution of ...

... relatively quiet for the oil products market: fuel prices are either decreasing or stabilizing, and consumers around the world are generally supplied with gasoline and diesel without interruptions. Prospects: What to Watch for Monetary Policy: Further central bank decisions (primarily by the U.S. Federal Reserve) on interest rates and the dynamics of the dollar may reflect on borrowing costs, investment, and consequently, demand for energy resources. Sanctions and Trade Disputes: Developments in the sanction ...

... consumption and preventing prices from dropping sharply. On the other hand, there are signals of a slowing global economy: demand for raw materials in China is growing more cautiously than anticipated, and the U.S. has seen moderate job growth. However, central banks are softening their rhetoric: the U.S. Federal Reserve held the rate steady at its July 30 meeting, indicating that the tightening cycle is coming to an end. A softening of monetary policy supports investor interest in raw materials, including oil....