AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHousehold Costs: Russian utility bills have risen more than 50% since 2022 and over 13% this year, adding to inflation pressures as households feel the strain. Energy Markets: Oil fell more than 7% on hopes for US-Iran talks; Russia and six other OPEC+ producers kept December output targets unchanged. Digital Finance: The Moscow Exchange plans to begin pilot trading in Bitcoin, Ethereum and USDT on December 1, using the country’s new digital-currency framework. Trade Controls: Moscow imposed a three-month ban on exports of certain petrochemicals outside the EAEU, while extending restrictions on diesel exports into 2027. Business Outlook: Russian manufacturing activity remained below the growth threshold in October, with the PMI at 49.9.
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