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By Rhod Mackenzie
European and American energy officials have differing views on the implications of the Biden administration's recent halt to liquefied natural gas (LNG) export permits for Europe's energy security. American LNG became Europe's main replacement after it abandoned Russian pipeline...
By Rhod Mackenzie
Russia's oil and gas revenues have continued to grow since the beginning of the year. This extra cash has made it possible to resume replenishing the country's reserves. However, the situation has become quite ambiguous and the risks of a decline in the country's income have not...
By Rhod Mackenzie
Despite mild weather and increased wind generation in Europe, gas prices did not decrease further in the region. On Friday, February 2, exchange prices for gas in Europe increased by 1.5% to $329 per thousand cubic meters, according to data from the London ICE exchange.
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By Rhod Mackenzie
Konstantin Ordov, the Director of the Higher School of Finance at the Russian Economic University, explained to Izvestia on February 5 why the European Commission does not plan to impose new import bans on goods from Russia in the 13th package of anti-Russian sanctions. He stated...
By Rhod Mackenzie
The real estate crisis in China has the potential to trigger a more severe and prolonged crisis, leading to a lost decade for the country. This could have a significant impact on the global economy.
The ongoing crisis in China is not the first time the real estate market has exp...
By Rhod Mackenzie
There are always critics, often Russian expats, who rush to prove their satisfaction with the taste of Parmesan, refrain from complaining about food, and ignore crowds of indignant Europeans outside the window. They seem to enjoy such decay, except for the rising prices, ridiculo...
