Russia’s wartime labor market presents a paradox: despite record-low unemployment and a shortfall of nearly …
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The golden billionaires: Inside Russia's fierce economic competition for limited wartime resources
by adminNominally, Russian billionaires have never been as wealthy as they are in 2025. However, adjusted …
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Mine over matter: Russia’s coal industry is collapsing — and no one is ready for it
by adminLast year, Russian investors rented fifteen coal mines in occupied eastern Ukraine. After proving unprofitable, …
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Inflation, devaluation, reduced incomes: Russia’s economy in an era of falling oil prices
by adminRussia’s oil and gas revenues have already fallen by 10% — and that may be …
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The Great Barrier Tariff: How Trump's tariffs hit the global economy — and the U.S. itself
by adminFollowing President Trump’s announcement of a “liberation day” from what he termed the “unjust exploitation” …
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A pre-crisis atmosphere: Four Russian economic sectors set to buckle first under high interest rates and falling demand
by adminThe boost from defense spending is no longer enough to prop up Russian industry. Economists …
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Reserve bubble: Why adding cryptocurrencies to strategic holdings could undermine the U.S. economy
by adminThe United States is preparing to create a strategic reserve of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies …
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Reverse thrust: How Russia’s new aircraft developers drag their feet and cover up their failures
by adminThe Russian Sukhoi Superjet 100 has completed its first flight with domestically produced PD-8 engines. …
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Electric dreams, political nightmares: Tesla is losing the market because of Elon Musk
by adminTesla’s sales in Europe fell by half in January and February, while demand for other …
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Wealthy but not healthy: Why U.S. healthcare is so expensive and ineffective, and what Trump will (not) do to change it
by adminThe United States spends more on healthcare than any other G7 country, according to a …