... market. Rosstat has stopped publishing detailed statistics on fuel production. However, from the available data, it is clear that the total production of petroleum products in Russia declined by 2.4% (year on year) in the first 11 months of 2024. The situation with fuel production is unlikely to improve in the coming months due to sanctions on the supply of equipment for oil refineries (NPZs). Therefore, the gasoline market will continue to face risks of shortages, according to Tereshkin. Changes in tax legislation could also influence fuel price dynamics in the domestic market. For example, at the end of 2024, the Federal Anti-Monopoly Service (FAS) proposed separating ...

... mark the beginning of a broader process for the restoration of international companies' presence. Factors Influencing Brand Returns Political scientist Vadim Siprov notes that the process of Western companies returning will depend on the geopolitical situation and the relations between major world powers. Among the brands that are expected to be among the first to return are: McDonald's — the largest fast-food chain that left the market in 2022 but continues to operate through franchises; PepsiCo and Coca-Cola — multinational corporations whose business in Russia is temporarily limited, but their products remain in demand; Apple and Microsoft — tech giants whose devices and ...

... region. 12:30 MSK: UK - Manufacturing PMI (Nov) Stability in the indicator is expected, suggesting maintenance of current growth rates. 13:00 MSK: Eurozone - Unemployment rate (Oct) A decrease in unemployment is predicted, indicating an improving labor market situation. 16:00 MSK: Brazil - Manufacturing PMI (Nov) An increase is expected, reflecting positive trends in the Brazilian economy. 17:30 MSK: Canada - Manufacturing PMI (Nov) A slight improvement is forecast, indicating recovery in the industrial sector....

... $100 million Series B, demonstrating VC funds' growing interest in military and aerospace developments amid the geopolitical situation. Big deals outside of AI: Geothermal energy startup Fervo Energy has raised $100 million from Breakthrough Energy, proving ... ... ones capable of raising big rounds. Crypto startups are seeing renewed interest, with new products appearing in traditional markets (Canada is seeing the launch of the first XRP spot crypto ETF) and blockchain projects receiving funding again (Pi Network,...

... ceases to be traded on the exchange. In Russia, delisting can also refer to: the transition of shares to the over-the-counter market, accessible only to qualified investors a shift of shares from a list of more reliable stocks to that of less reliable ... ... opt to leave the exchange, for instance, if key investors wish to concentrate a larger portion of shares in their hands. This situation can also arise during corporate reorganizations (mergers, divisions, or acquisitions). So, what should an investor do?...