The ruble has been strengthening for six months, and neither falling oil prices nor an …
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Feast and famine: Russian banks book record profits amid coal mining collapse and wage arrears in construction sector
by adminProfits and losses across Russian industries vary widely by sector, according to the early data …
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TV vs. Refrigerator: Officials claim inflation in Russia is under control, but staple food prices tell a different story
by adminDespite official claims that inflation in Russia is under control, prices for many everyday essentials …
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Safe haven to sinking ship: Mortgage subsidy cuts spark housing market slump in Russia
by adminThe end of Russia’s subsidized mortgage program has led to a sharp decline in home …
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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 …