π¦π²πͺπΊ Armenia has enacted a law on Eurointegration for 2025, effectively abandoning a referendum on the choice between the European Union and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). This announcement was made by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan during a meeting with President Vladimir Putin.
π Financial representatives from G20 countries have agreed to establish clearer regulations regarding digital assets.
ποΈ The activity of developers is on the rise, with the number of project financing deals continuing to grow, according to Sberbank and TASS. This trend indicates a recovery in the real estate sector in Russia, reflecting increased confidence among builders and investors alike.
π Elon Musk has stated that artificial intelligence and robotics will drive significant productivity growth in the economy. He emphasized the transformative potential of these technologies in enhancing efficiency and operational capabilities across various sectors. As advancements continue, the impact of AI and robotics on economic performance is expected to be profound.
π¨ The State Duma is not considering the introduction of a tax on the excess profits of banks, according to Aksakov, as reported by RIA.
π·πΊ President Putin has arrived in Vladivostok for the Eastern Economic Forum (VEF). The event aims to foster economic cooperation and development in the region. For more details, visit https://forumvostok.ru/
π The Russian Ministry of Finance is maintaining resources for large-scale diamond purchases from "ALROSA" in 2026, though the rationale remains unclear. The trading session for "ALROSA" in August was reported as "very good," with signs of increased demand even for smaller stones, according to Moiseev from IF.
π’π·πΊπ¨π³ The βPower of Siberia-2β project is in the final stage of transitioning to construction, announced Governor Sergey Tsivilev.
β οΈπ―π΅ Takata from the Bank of Japan has indicated that an increase in interest rates is quite possible.
β οΈπͺπΊ Makhlouf from the European Central Bank (ECB) stated that the ECB must be prepared to raise interest rates.
βοΈπ·πΊ The share of the Ruble in international settlements has significantly increased over the past year, according to the Ministry of Finance, as reported by TASS.