Spending by Russians on entertainment increased by 10–15% in the first quarter
Spending by Russians on entertainment - buying tickets to museums, cinemas, exhibitions, as well as lotteries and bookmakers - increased...
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The IEA estimated the fall in Russia’s oil revenues for March at 20% – Kommersant
In March, exports of Russian oil and petroleum products increased by 210 thousand barrels per day (b/d) compared to February...
Review of the film “Empire Falls” by Alex Garland
Alex Garland's Civil War, a social utopia about civil war-torn America in the near future, is being released. I found...
Profits of Russian chemical companies in 2023 decreased significantly
The fall in world prices for fertilizers in 2023, despite production growth to a historical maximum and improved logistics, has...
The Central Bank included the growth and fall of the yuan against the ruble in stress test scenarios for non-state pension funds
The Bank of Russia has updated the scenarios for mandatory stress testing of non-state pension funds (NPFs). Now the list...
The Central Bank notes a slowdown in the growth of assets in non-resident accounts with Russian brokers
Central Bank data indicate a slowdown in the growth of assets in non-resident accounts with Russian brokers at the end...
How shops and services in the border region are adapting to hostilities
Increasing shelling of Russian regions close to Ukraine is affecting the business of consumer sector enterprises. Grocery stores are reducing...
Investors have become more willing to buy riskier mutual funds of bonds and shares
Since the beginning of 2024, there has been a significant drop in private investor demand for money market mutual funds....
Moscow Exchange is in a positive mood – Kommersant FM
The Moscow Exchange Index has updated its two-year high. It recovered the February fall and broke through 3,295.38 points for...
Why did the FSB begin an inspection of Qiwi Bank?
Qiwi Bank shares began to decline due to news of an inspection by the FSB. During the day, the securities...
Why is there a shortage in the used car market?
Premium used cars will become even more expensive. And the reason is not only the exchange rate difference and the...
Russian exports in 2023 fell by 28.3% to $425.1 billion
Russian exports in 2023 compared to 2022 fell by 28.3%, from $592.5 billion to $425.1 billion, the Federal Customs Service...
The ruble supported cross-border transfers
According to the Central Bank, the transfer of funds abroad by Russian citizens decreased sharply in 2023 compared to the...
the supply of investment goods is shrinking amid high investment activity
In December 2023, the index of supply of investment goods determined by the Center for International Relations indicated a continued...
We don’t have many young people everywhere
The average salary of IT specialists in the Russian Federation began to decline: in July-December 2023 it decreased by 15%,...
