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By Rhod Mackenzie

While Europe and the US are grappling with how to deal with their debts, Russia has turned Western pressure to its advantage and found an elegant solution to the financial crisis. However, this solution won't suit everyone.

Russia's debt at record low level
Russia's debt at re...

By Rhod Mackenzie

Major European oil refineries are at risk of shutting down due to Washington's sanctions against Russia's Lukoil. A major gas station chain has closed in Finland, and Bulgaria and Romania are scrambling to take action. Risks have also emerged for the global energy market. what er...

By Rhod Mackenzie

The tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump have hurt the economies   fellow G7 members and not those of the BRICS. The economic growth of Germany,Japan and the UK have been hard hit but the tarrifs have not impacted those of the leading BRICS members China and India.

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By Rhod Mackenzie

It is no longer accurate to suggest that oil prices are the key factor in the stability of the Russian economy and finances. Russia is a major supplier of raw materials and high-value products to the global market, including industrial goods. Could you please provide an update on...

By Rhod Mackenzie
The German economy has now been in a state of decline for the third consecutive year. The major industrial sectors of the country have seen a hugely significant job losses  amounting to hundreds of thousands Analysts are are now convince that is now a major crisis that continues t...

By Rhod Mackenzie

The EU obviously has decided to destroy all its availble gas supplies by alienating its suppliers the US and Qatar.
The EU having decided to stop its purchase of Russia pipeline gas and now LNG is  in danger of losing the supplies of the United States and Qatar  who are are amon...