Category: Analysis

An analysis of what's driving US diesel prices to their highest levels since January 2025. The role of sanctions against Russia, geopolitical risks surrounding Venezuela and Nigeria, dependence on oil imports, and the political risks for Trump.

Analysis of Russia's sports services market: public engagement has reached 27.8%, revenue has grown to 159.5 billion rubles. Trends, business models, risks, and forecasts for the fitness industry's development.

High mortgage rates have revived demand for communal apartments. Room prices have risen 9.7-17.5%, but experts warn of fraud risks and problems with aging housing stock. We examine trends in the budget housing market.

Russian travel preferences are shifting: demand for sanatoriums has grown 22%, with average spending reaching 20,000 rubles. Popular destinations, new demographics, and industry challenges—an analysis of the wellness tourism market.

Natural disasters cause $2.3 trillion in annual damage. How catastrophe bonds and green bonds work, why their market is expanding, and what's happening with these instruments in Russia—a deep dive into emerging climate finance mechanisms.

Russian tourism grew to 123 million trips over 8 months of 2025. How subsidized lending and border closures transformed the industry—an analysis of trends, statistics, and prospects for domestic tourism development.

Analysis of Bitcoin's November 2025 decline: reasons behind the correction, $530 million in ETF outflows, $1.4 billion in liquidations, and forecasts for recovery to $115–120K. What's next for the crypto market?

Payment defaults have become the primary challenge for 39% of Russian companies in Q3 2025. We examine the causes behind rising debt levels, the role of budget financing, and business survival strategies amid a liquidity crisis.

The 6% subsidized family mortgage covers only 40-60% of a two-bedroom apartment's cost in the regions. The limits of 12 and 6 million rubles haven't changed since 2018, pushing effective rates to 11-12%. Why experts are demanding a revision of the terms.

Why banks have returned to raising deposit rates after their rate-cutting strategy failed. How the new law insuring deposits up to 2.8 million rubles will reshape the market. Where Russians are moving their money in search of better terms.

Analysis of Russia's private education market in 2024: volume of 65.4 billion rubles, annual growth of 14.5%. Tuition costs, reasons for choosing private schools, school formats, and forecasts through 2029. Risks of educational stratification.

How sanctions against Lukoil and Rosneft are reshaping the oil market: why the US isn't blocking supplies but reducing Russia's profitability. Analysis of the impact on prices, the role of India and China, and consequences for Russia's budget.