The escalation of the conflict in Iran has led to higher energy prices and increased geopolitical risks: it is unclear how long the crisis will last and how much the region's energy infrastructure will be affected. One of the few beneficiaries may be Russia.

"A reason for optimism": how the war in Iran and the ruble will affect the Russian economy

'Breaking the bonds of freedom': Nobel laureate on the success of China's economy

The protests in Iran, now in their third week, are among the largest in the history of the Islamic Republic. But is the current wave of discontent capable of leading to regime change? Ruslan Suleymanov, an orientalist, discusses this issue.

Three ingredients for revolution: will Iran's protests lead to regime change?

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Agricultural Bank of China Limited

China Construction Bank Corporation

Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited

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Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology Co., Ltd.

The Chinese economy, which never tires of impressing with its achievements in a number of technological sectors, is actually standing on the edge of a dangerous precipice: it is slipping into a deflationary spiral. What is the danger?

China's deflationary trap: which companies and industries will fall into it? 

The strongest obstacle to technological progress is the defense of the position of those who have succeeded in the past. Economic growth is a conflict that requires the destruction of what has been created before. For growth to become sustainable, we need social mechanisms that support innovation. These are the main ideas of the winners of the Nobel Prize in Economics 2025.

Stability is the enemy of growth: lessons from Nobel laureates on the 2025 economy

On Monday, October 13, the Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to scientists who in their research provided "an explanation for the economic growth provided by innovation". New and breakthrough technologies that change the world and increase prosperity are impossible without competition in the marketplace of ideas, the laureates showed. Yes, they are disruptive. But fighting them for the sake of stability leads to stagnation and degradation, which has happened many times in world history.

The power of creative destruction: why the Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded 

Japan may have its own "iron lady". In any case, it is Margaret Thatcher who is being hailed as a role model by Sanae Takaichi, who led Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party and may become the country's next prime minister. Conservatism and moderate nationalism have traditionally been favored by a large number of voters, but Takaichi's economic approaches are far from conservative. This benefits stock market investors, but could create long-term problems for the economy as a whole.

Sanae Takaichi wants to become Japan's prime minister. Why her plan could hurt investors

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It took the Japanese stock market more than a third of a century to return to the level when the bubble burst that marked the end of the Japanese economic miracle. But now a new phase has begun for the market, based on more classical investment approaches. It offers hope that the three lost decades are in the past.

The return of a miracle: how to make money on the Japanese market, which has recovered after 35 years  

The latest statistics recorded a sharp cooling of the Russian economy. Economists now expect growth of only 1-1.2% this year, even in a positive scenario.

Cold, freezing, icing: will recession start in Russia?

Classical economic theory is based on rational consumer behavior and does not suggest that emotions are sometimes a key driver of some decisions and events. But British Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves' tears in the House of Commons last week precisely caused a nervous reaction from investors, who staged a £3 billion sell-off. Independent analyst Mikhail Zavaraev discusses what, setting aside emotions, an investor should pay attention to on the British market in the near future.

What's an investor in Britain's market to do if the finance minister cries?  

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The UK in early June announced the strongest increase in military spending since the end of the Cold War. This was in response to regular and persistent U.S. calls for Europe to take more responsibility for its security. But money fetishism in defense matters can serve a bad service: it is important not just to spend money, but to build a combat-ready army;