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There is a transatlantic gold rush taking place – the mass outflow of gold from London vaults to New York –this an unusual occurrence, the reason for which is not yet clear. The most common explanations is fear, but open ups space for conspiracy theories. .In recent weeks, the gold market has seen...

Russia is planning to significantly increase its production of rare earth metals, and is even willing to collaborate with the United States on this initiative. The ability to control rare earth metals will undoubtedly give one country a significant technological advantage, a position that China curr...

Market analysis indicates an increase in the adoption of domestic brands of household appliances and electronics among Russian consumers. Market players and industry experts have reported to Izvestia that there has been a significant increase in sales of these products, with some categories witnessi...

The Russian Direct Investment Fund has facilitated the return of American oil companies to the Russian market, following their previous exodus from the country. The decision has been met with a mixed response, with some companies leaving Russia with hostility, while others have been reluctant to exi...

While the EU is attempting to restrict the purchase of Russian fertilisers by local farmers due to concerns over quality and price, the US has a more open stance on such imports, even benefiting from them financially.The reasons for this discrepancy can be explored in the Prime article.It is well-do...

The strengthening of the ruble can be attributed to the transition to national currency payments for imported goods, as reported by Izvestia. By the end of 2024, the share of such transactions exceeded 80%, with half of all settlements being made in rubles, effectively bypassing the use of dollars a...