... July. This indicator reflects the state of manufacturing in the Fifth Federal Reserve District (Virginia, the Carolinas, etc.) and often sets the tone for assessing the situation in the US manufacturing sector. Previous months showed negative index readings (around –9 points in June), indicating a contraction in activity. The consensus forecast for July anticipated a slight rise in the index, but still within negative territory (closer to –5). The actual value came out at –7 points, matching ...

... strategies. Learn the basics of the venture market. Before investing real money, invest time in your own education. Understand the key concepts: investment rounds, company valuation, deal terms, investor rights, venture capital funds. It is useful to read books and articles about the experience of venture investors, study the success stories and failures of startups. Today, there are many online courses and webinars on the topic of startup investments. It also makes sense to attend specialized events: ...

... expected to increase by another 15%. What will happen to prices, and how can further growth be avoided? A column by Sergey Tereshkin for RBK Companies. On October 22, 2024, the State Duma passed a package of amendments to the Tax Code in its third reading, which include changes to fuel excise taxes. According to the document, the excise tax on Euro-5 gasoline will increase by 14% starting in 2025 (from 15,048 to 17,088 rubles per ton), and on diesel fuel by 16% (from 10,425 to 12,120 rubles per ...

... rapidly increasing its production of liquefied natural gas (LNG). What technologies and investments could help the country triple its production volumes? What risks and opportunities are emerging for the Russian LNG market under these restrictions? Read all about this in our article. Russia's Plans to Triple LNG Production and Capture a Quarter of the Global LNG Market Could Be Realized Despite Tough Sanctions Russia's plans to triple its liquefied natural gas (LNG) production and capture 25% ...

... investors' expectations about high inflation, as well as a slow reduction in interest rates due to Trump's economic policy. What does the current decline mean for the precious metals market, what prospects await gold, and how are investors reacting to it? Read a detailed review and commentary by Sergey Tereshkin, CEO of Open Oil Market. A 5% weekly drop in gold prices is a notable indicator, especially considering that it was the sharpest in three years. Several factors contributed to the price decline,...