... economy is coping with the difficulties posed by sanctions and significant budget expenses, emphasized Vadim Kovergin from MGPU. However, lifting the restrictions would provide a good boost for its development. Still, it is unlikely to happen in the near future, as Donald Trump does not unilaterally make decisions. "The strong anti-Russian lobby will hardly allow him to lift even part of the sanctions without resolving the conflict in Ukraine, so a serious discussion about lifting sanctions can only ...

... household prosperity. Higher wages improve housing affordability: more families can save up for a mortgage down payment or expand their budget for buying property. In the short term, high interest rates make mortgages costly, but the expectation of future rate cuts, combined with income growth, sets the stage for an upswing in the housing market. In the medium term, demand for housing is expected to increase, and the market for new developments should revive as household purchasing power rises. ...

... long-term-oriented strategy; in this new era of institutional cryptocurrency adoption, thorough analysis and risk management remain critically important. Ultimately, the decision by major banks to offer spot Bitcoin ETFs reflects a strong confidence in the future of this cryptocurrency. While challenges may lie ahead, the overall trajectory indicates Bitcoin's transformation into an essential asset within the financial world. The year 2025 may go down in history as the moment when the traditional financial ...

... have counterproductive effects for the U.S., 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 and coarse partner, but not tomorrow, rather in the medium term,” the expert opines. Impact of the Rejection of Russian Oil and Gas on the Russian Economy As for the influence of the U.S.-EU deal on Russia,...

... rise by 19% the following year. The growth in budget revenues is expected to be influenced by a reduction in the discount for Russian oil and possibly a central bank interest rate cut to 10-12% by the end of 2026, experts suggest. An overview of the future trajectory of the Russian oil and gas sector is included in the material by “Izvestiya.” How Russia's Oil and Gas Revenues Will Decline in 2025 This year, Russia's oil and gas revenues are anticipated to decrease by 23% compared to 2024. This ...