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By Rhod Mackenzie
Venezuela purchases Russian oil to dilute its own production and sell or use it domestically. While there may be other new counterparties involved, the end buyer often remains the same.
Unfortunately, 'green energy' has not lived up to expectations.
The news of Russian oil supp...
By Rhod Mackenzie
Reuters reports that the OPEC group and the International Energy Agency (IEA) have different forecasts for global oil demand in the next 16 years.
The IEA predicts a record level of oil demand in 2024, with an increase of 1.22 million barrels per day. On the other hand, OPEC pre...
Kommersant reports that Russian oil companies are now supplying oil to Venezuela. The United States had relaxed sanctions against Venezuela's oil sector until April, but the risk of falling under restrictions again is prompting Venezuela to increase its own oil exports. In February, the country ex...
By Rhod Mackenzie
According to the Central Bank's 'Review of financial market risks', the yuan's share in Russia's export revenues rose to 40.8% in January, while in payments for imports it increased to 38.5%.
The report states that 'against the background of a decline in foreign trade volumes i...
By Rhod Mackenzie
On March 11, Vladimir Putin, the President of the Russian Federation, signed a law permitting the use of digital financial assets (DFAs) and digital rights in international payments.
This law enables international transactions through digital assets. It is important to note th...
Egypt is planning to urge BRICS member states to trade in their national currencies, according to a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, quoting the newly appointed Personal Representative of President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi to the BRICS Summit Ambassador Ragy El-Etreby.
El-Etreby indicated...
