#russian-fiscal-policy

#russian-fiscal-policy

Shrinkflation has entered the Brazilian economy, with companies changing their presentation to include fewer quantities while keeping prices the same, leading to hidden inflation.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, whose reelection Trump had strongly endorsed, lost his bid to stay in power by a stunning landslide margin, marking a significant setback for Trump.

The Supreme Court's ruling stated that Memorial and its supporters are 'clearly anti-Russian in nature and are aimed at destroying the basic foundations of Russian statehood, violating its territorial integrity, and eroding historical, cultural, spiritual, and moral values.'

The pricing of 10-year inflation-protected Treasuries implies inflation of 2.34% over the next decade, up only slightly from 2.25% pre-war. In other words, only about a fifth of the rise in the 10-year yield this month is accounted for by investors anticipating higher inflation.

Using Hungarian public money - funnelled through legally insulated foundations partly funded by Russian oil revenues - Orbán has built a cross-border network of populist right think tanks, journalists and activists.

The fire at Primorsk is a significant blow to Russia's oil export capacity. Even a brief shutdown could create significant ripple effects throughout the global energy markets, introducing increased volatility and uncertainty that could affect consumers and businesses alike.

The E-3 Sentry, with its distinctive rotating radar dome, is a flying command center that allows American forces to see and coordinate the battlefield. In recent weeks, Iran destroyed one on a runway in Saudi Arabia and reportedly damaged another.

The Kochenivsky refinery, the company's primary asset, has faced ongoing financial and operational challenges. Industry analysts indicate that the refinery has experienced rising maintenance costs, diminishing profitability, and a decline in demand for refined petroleum products.

"agreement is a long-overdue step toward dismantling one of the Kremlin's most powerful economic weapons. Every cubic meter of Russian gas kept flowing into Europe has helped finance the missiles that strike Ukrainian cities. This Regulation, if implemented without loopholes, brings Europe closer to honouring its promise to end this deadly dependency."

The European Union is considering imposing an outright maritime ban on services needed to ship Russian oil, such as insurance and transportation, as part of a new sanctions package marking four years of Russia's war.

Russia has been steadily expanding its global nuclear footprint through its state-owned nuclear corporation Rosatom and its subsidiaries. Russia provides financing or technological support and exports complete nuclear-power-plant solutions from building infrastructure to supplying the core component, the Nuclear Steam Supply System, which drives power generation.

The United States is reportedly in discussions with Russia on a range of high-stakes infrastructure and trade projects, including a nuclear-powered datacenter and a tunnel under the Bering Strait, according to The Economist. Sources close to the talks indicate that associates within the orbit of former President Donald Trump are exploring potential stakes in Russian energy assets. In addition, negotiations are reportedly ongoing over rare-earth metals, oil, and gas projects in the Arctic region.