Inflation in France cools to a two-year low in January, shaping euro area outlook
France’s inflation rate for January surprised many and slipped to its lowest level in more than two years, signaling a softer price path for…
The Bank of Russia Reports Foreign Interest in Swapping Blocked Assets
The Bank of Russia has signaled ongoing interest from foreign investors in a potential scheme to swap blocked assets with Russian…
Russian Bank Scandal: Former VPB Leader Sentenced and Ongoing Probes
In a significant legal development, Moscow’s Khamovnichesky Court ruled that Larisa Markus, who once led Vneshprombank (VPB) before its 2016…
Delaware Court Rules Against Musk Salary Package and Neuralink Update
Delaware Court Decision Over Musk Salary Package The Delaware state court ruled that the businessman who leads a major electric vehicle…
February Seychelles trips for Russians: prices, packages, and market trends
February vacation costs to Seychelles for Russian travelers Travel costs to the Seychelles for Russian travelers in February 2024 were…
Putin Addresses Health Sector Challenges and Medical Sovereignty
Russian presidential candidate Vladimir Putin spoke at a gathering in Moscow about the challenges faced by medical equipment supplied abroad.…
RBI Clarifies Russia Asset Strategy Amid Regulatory Uncertainty and Strabag Deal
Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI) announced that it does not plan to divest its Russian operations in the first quarter of 2024, according…
Oil Trading Bribery Allegations Across Ecuador and Beyond
During a U.S. trial, it emerged that the largest oil traders allegedly bribed Ecuadorian officials to secure lucrative oil supply contracts.…
Russia FX and Macro Insights: Ruble and Euro Levels, Inflation Trends, and Potential Rate Moves
On the close of trading on Wednesday, January 31, the dollar exchange rate reached 90.02 rubles. Market observers noted that activity across…
Gasoline Prices in Russia Rise in January Amid Supply Concerns
In January, gasoline prices in Russia climbed notably on the back of fears about potential supply shortfalls, a trend traced by Interfax St.…