... What's Behind This Success? In 2024, China's economy grew by 5%, exceeding analysts' expectations. An export boom, stimulus measures, and a recovery in industrial production were key growth factors. However, the country faces a number of challenges: trade restrictions, a demographic decline, and a real estate crisis. What led to the records and what prospects await China in 2025 — read in our article. China's Economy in 2024: 5% Growth, Key Successes, and Challenges China ended 2024 with an ...

... promises to be eventful for investors. Global stock indices have approached local highs, and market participants are hoping for a continuation of positive momentum. The focus now shifts to key economic events—fresh inflation data from several countries, trade news (including the implementation of new tariffs by the U.S.), and the Bank of England's interest rate decision—as well as the ongoing corporate earnings season in the U.S., Europe, and Russia. These statistical releases and reports from major ...

... filling stations and control price increases. Additionally, we will examine the situation in the coal industry, the rapid growth of renewable energy sources (RES), recent trends in the electricity sector, and geopolitical factors reshaping global energy trade. This information will be valuable to investors and market participants in the oil and gas sector—ranging from oil, gas, and fuel companies to representatives of electricity, coal, and renewable energy industries. Oil Market: Price Stability and ...

... multi-week highs. The North Sea blend Brent is trading close to recent peaks (around $72–73 per barrel, above the psychologically important mark of $72). The American WTI is hovering around $69–70. Price increases are fueled by several factors: U.S.-EU trade thaw. The establishment of a framework agreement between Washington and Brussels prevented escalation of a long-standing trade dispute. The parties agreed on mutual tariff reductions and a substantial increase in U.S. energy exports to Europe, improving ...

... fluctuations during periods of crisis and economic recovery. Moscow Exchange Index (IMOEX): What is it The Moscow Exchange Index (IMOEX) is a benchmark indicator that reflects the dynamics of the stock prices of the 50 largest and most liquid companies traded on the Moscow Exchange. It is a free-float weighted average of the prices of these shares. IMOEX is a key indicator of the state of the Russian stock market and serves as an important tool for analyzing market conditions, making investment decisions ...