... tons of oil (+1.3% compared to the previous year) and 152.5 billion cubic meters of gas (+6%). The growth of domestic production partly covers increased demand but does not eliminate the need for imports. Chinese authorities continue to invest in the development of fields and enhanced oil recovery technologies. Given the scale of the economy, China's dependence on energy resource imports will remain significant: analysts estimate that in the coming years the country will import at least 70% of its ...

... leaders in Japan, Europe, Australia, and the U.S., investors should prepare for potential market shifts. This comprehensive overview covers key updates on currencies, indices, commodities, and cryptocurrency movements, offering insights into how these developments might impact Russian investors, with a particular focus on the ruble, commodity prices, and global sentiment. Stay informed to make the most of this week’s investment opportunities. A detailed overview of key economic events for Monday,...

... the crisis peaks of 2022; however, any supply disruptions or an early cold spell in the fall could once again heighten volatility. Global Agreements and Policy: Trade De-escalation and Sanction Pressures In international affairs, a significant recent development has been the U.S.-EU trade and energy deal, accompanying enhanced sanctions pressures on Russia. Washington and Brussels have crafted agreements aimed at preventing a new trade war: mutual understanding on tariff reductions and increased exports ...

... than in July 2024. Since the beginning of the year, revenues totaled 5.52 trillion rubles, compared to 11.13 trillion rubles for the entire year of 2024. During this period, the ruble has strengthened by over 20%. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Economic Development, in its April forecast, downgraded expectations for the price of Russian Urals oil from $69.7 to $56 per barrel. In 2026, the agency expects prices to reach $61 per barrel, and $63 in 2027. As for Brent crude, ministry experts predict its ...

... used as a symbol of cryptocurrency. However, cryptocurrency does not have a physical form: its units exist only as entries in the blockchain. The first digital coin, Bitcoin, was created in 2009, marking the beginning of the cryptocurrency market's development. Cryptocurrency is a special type of digital currency created and operated based on blockchain technology (a distributed ledger system). Unlike conventional money issued by central banks, cryptocurrencies are decentralized: their issuance ...