🛢🇷🇺 A new cut-off price of $50 per barrel for Russia's budget rule is under discussion, according to Energy Minister Alexander Novak. He stated that lowering the threshold is a sensible approach from a planning perspective. This move reflects the government's strategy to adapt to changing market conditions. For more details, visit here.
⚠️🇷🇺 The Russian Ministry of Finance will not sell shares of "Aeroflot" at "dumping prices," stated Deputy Finance Minister Alexey Moiseev in an interview with RBC. He argued that selling the state package at a price of 28 rubles per share, for instance, would be "illogical." Read more.
💥 President Vladimir Putin praised the Zvezda Shipbuilding Complex, highlighting it as a remarkable example of high-tech modern production. He emphasized the facility's impressive capabilities, showcasing Russia's advancements in shipbuilding technology. For more information, visit Zvezda.
🚨 The Russian economy showed signs of recovery in August, as the Services PMI rose to 51, up from the previous 49. The Composite PMI also improved, reaching 50.6 compared to the earlier figure of 49.6. This indicates a positive shift in economic activity and sentiment.
🚨 Russian authorities are moving forward with an updated development strategy for the Far East until 2036, according to President Putin. He emphasized the need to eliminate bureaucratic barriers for businesses in the Far East and Arctic regions. Starting in 2027, a special legal regime for new technologies will be introduced in the Far East.
❗️🇷🇺 President Vladimir Putin has announced the introduction of a unified preferential regime for businesses across the Far East and Arctic regions, effective January 1, 2027. This single support system aims to enhance business opportunities in these areas.
💥🇷🇺 The first oil from "Vostok Oil" will soon be delivered to consumers, announced President Putin.
🇷🇺 Gref believes that the Central Bank of Russia has room to further lower the key interest rate, despite rising inflation. He attributes the inflation increase to a supply shock caused by the loss of capacities due to drone attacks, rather than a demand surge, suggesting that it does not require a response through monetary policy. — Vedomosti
🌟 The Russian digital financial assets market is witnessing active growth in primary placements, yet secondary liquidity remains notably low, with only 3.6% of turnover attributed to secondary transactions in Q1 2026. In the first seven months of this year, total placements decreased by 15% compared to the same period in 2025, amounting to 685.3 billion rubles. However, there was a significant uptick in Q2, with placements doubling from the previous three months. Individuals lead in transaction numbers, but 94% of monetary turnover is still generated by legal entities. — NCR review
⚠️🇩🇪🇺🇦 According to Spiegel, Germany plans to assist Ukraine in gathering coordinates of potential targets in Russia.
🇮🇩🇷🇺 TASS reports that the President of Indonesia has proposed to Russia the goal of doubling trade turnover between the two nations.
⚠️ President Vladimir Putin stated that the current birth rate in Russia is insufficient.
⚠️ Former President Trump is privately considering announcing an end to the war with Iran, while maintaining a presence of 50,000 troops in the region. This move would allow him to retain strategic options, according to the Wall Street Journal.
🔼🌫 In early 2027, copper prices could reach record levels due to concerns over tariffs in the U.S., supply issues at mines, and sustained global demand, according to ANZ.
🚗💰 DPA reports that prices for E10 gasoline in Germany have reached a record high.