Finance & Markets
Moscow Court Freezes Rosnano Executive’s Company Shares
Key Takeaways: Moscow arbitration court ordered a Rosnano share arrest on stakes held by former deputy chairman Vladimir Avetisyan as...
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Russia sets zero export duty on wheat from 14 January
Key Takeaways: Russian wheat export duty will be set to zero from 14 to 20 January 2026, replacing earlier, higher...
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OPEC+ Production Pause Likely to Continue After 4 January Meeting
Key Takeaways: Eight OPEC+ members are expected to keep an OPEC+ production pause in place at the 4 January meeting.Quotas...
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Bank of Russia Extends Loan Restructuring Guidance to Support Firms
Key Takeaways: Bank of Russia loan restructuring guidance extended until the end of H1 2026 to help companies and sole...
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Rosatom Presents Armenia with Detailed Offer to Build New Nuclear Reactor
Key Takeaways: Rosatom has delivered a comprehensive proposal to Armenia to construct a new nuclear reactor, with the Russian state...
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Nickel Surges to Nine-Month High as Indonesia Plans Production Cut
Key Takeaways: Indonesia nickel production cut announced for 2026 lifts LME prices to $16,560 per tonne, a nine-month high.Indonesia, which...
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Iran Tax Relief for Traders Eases Burden on Small Businesses
Key Takeaways: Iran announces measures providing Iran tax relief for traders, aiming to simplify obligations for businesses.The government will reconsider...
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In-demand jobs in Russia drive hiring into 2026
Key Takeaways: Russia's labour market shows steady demand for skilled trades, with seamstresses, drivers, assemblers, welders and doctors topping vacancy...
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Major Russian banks cut deposit rates after Central Bank decision
Key Takeaways: Russian banks lower deposit rates following a 50 basis point cut in the Central Bank key rate.Yields fell...
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Russian petrol price drop sharpens as December brings double-digit falls
Key Takeaways: Russian petrol price drop delivered double-digit declines for key grades in December, offering relief for consumers.AI-92 fell 11.01%...
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