... strategies Investing in blue chips: Shares of the largest and most stable Russian companies, such as Gazprom and Sberbank, have relatively low risk and generate income from dividends. Buying fixed-income bonds: Bonds of government and corporate companies ... ... diversification. Gradually get to know the market, try different strategies, study financial reports and follow global and Russian economic news. Remember that investments not only help to accumulate capital, but also provide for the future, creating opportunities ...

... million tons), the USA (from 630,000 to 1.1 million tons), and Canada (from 370,000 to 930,000 tons). These figures refer to economically extractable lithium reserves, while the geological estimate of reserves grew from 80 million to 105 million tons ... ... alternatives to lithium-ion batteries—are contributing to the slowdown of the "lithium rush," in which Russia plays a relatively minor role. Currently, Russia does not mine lithium raw materials; the country imports raw materials for "first-stage ...

... interest. Government Bonds (OFZ). Russian OFZs offer a return of about 15–18% per annum (depending on the term). These are relatively low-risk securities (guaranteed by the state) with high liquidity. Investors receive coupon income (usually paid semiannually) ... ... ensure superior capital growth due to business development and profit reinvestment. However, stocks are volatile and subject to economic and political risks. Dividends and capital gains are taxed at 13%. The liquidity of large-cap stocks is typically high....

... Grivach, Deputy Director General of the National Energy Security Fund, asserts that the U.S.-EU agreement is primarily a public relations maneuver. “During his previous presidential term, Trump negotiated similar agreements with China. After the tariff ... ..., asserts Ekaterina Kosareva, managing partner of “VMT Consult”. “The instability in decision-making and, essentially, economic leverage should influence European countries as well. I foresee that in the future, the EU may abandon such an unstable ...

... Defense and Deep Tech in Focus of Investors Amid rising geopolitical tensions, funds are shifting their attention to defense and related deeptech projects. A recent example is the American startup Mach Industries, which develops unmanned weapons systems, ... ... government agencies and local businesses are looking for new ways to support innovation. At the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF-2025), a special "Innovation Territory" was organized for the first time, where startups in which ...