Tag: russia

Russia is one of the most influential countries in the world. Its impact can be heavily seen also in the financial and investment world, which is why the most important news related to Russia are always reported by us.

Supply and demand shocks in the food market

Record global food prices and the associated high consumer inflation is one of the most discussed topics of recent times.
G7 is ready to ban Russian gold
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G7 is ready to ban Russian gold

G7's plan to ban bullion import from Russia has probably smaller effect than expected. Resistance holds the price under 1840$.

Russia is insolvent

Russia has the money to pay its debts, but the sanctions will not allow it to repay it. The Russian side called the situation a farce.
Russia became China’s biggest oil supplier in May
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Russia became China’s biggest oil supplier in May

The West doesn't want Russian oil, so exports are going east. Russia's oil imports to China rose 55% year-on-year in May, hitting a record.
OPEC+ falls short of its oil production target
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OPEC+ falls short of its oil production target

The OPEC+ group fell short of its overall oil production target by 2.695 million barrels per day (bpd) in May.
Russia reduces the volume of gas sent to Germany
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Russia reduces the volume of gas sent to Germany

Gazprom has reduced the maximum volume of Nord Stream 1 pipeline deliveries to Germany to 67 million cubic meters per day.
Huge quantities of grain cannot get out of Ukraine
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Huge quantities of grain cannot get out of Ukraine

Nearly 20 million tonnes of grain are waiting to be exported from Ukraine. Russian naval forces and mines stand in the way.

Russia’s central bank cuts interest rates to pre-war levels

Russia's central bank said that inflation and economic activity are developing better than expected, despite extensive Western sanctions.
Saudi Arabia has increased oil prices again
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Saudi Arabia has increased oil prices again

Oil prices reached $120 a barrel after Saudi Arabia raised oil prices for July. At the same time, there will be an increase in production.
OPEC as the market mover
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OPEC as the market mover

Oil price shows big volatility this week. OPEC is one of the main market movers in the commodity markets by boosting oil production.
Netherlands and Denmark to stop taking gas from Russia
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Netherlands and Denmark to stop taking gas from Russia

The Dutch gas company GasTerra will stop taking gas from the Russian gas company Gazprom. Supply interruptions are also expected in Denmark.
Britain wants to help Ukraine with grain exports
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Britain wants to help Ukraine with grain exports

Britain is looking for ways to help Ukraine with its grain exports, which cannot leave the country by the usual shipping route.