Video Summary Russia is facing a significant financial challenge as it struggles to sell its government bonds to international investors. Despite a significant increase in interest rates, reaching nearly 19% in the past 14 months, investors are shying away from Russian bonds due to high political risks and concerns over non-payment. This has left the […]
Video Summary Russia’s economy is facing severe problems, with inflation rising at an alarming rate and interest rates skyrocketing to a 14-year high of 18%. The Russian Central Bank has increased interest rates by 10.5% over the past 12 months, and inflation is expected to rise from 4% to 6.5-7% in 2024. This is a […]
Video Summary Russia’s economy is facing significant challenges, particularly in the labor market. The country has been struggling with a declining population since the breakdown of the Soviet Union, leading to a shortage of workers. This issue is exacerbated by a lack of birth rates, with a high number of females and a lower number […]
Video Summary The Russian economy is facing significant problems due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The exit of major oil companies from Russia, such as ExxonMobil, BP, and Shell, has resulted in the loss of expertise and knowledge needed to operate complex oil and gas facilities. This has been exacerbated by the effects of […]