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India has reduced oil supplies from Russia
According to S&P Global, the volume of Russian oil imports to India decreased after the introduction of US sanctions. In January, it amounted to 1.67 million barrels per day, and in February it decreased to 1.46 million.
Disney cuts 200 jobs and closes information portal
Walt Disney Co. has announced plans to cut about 200 jobs at its ABC networks and entertainment TV channels, according to an internal memo.
Trump promised US citizens tax cuts in address to Congress
US President Donald Trump has renewed efforts to cut taxes, highlighting the successes of his economic policies. He proposed tax breaks to boost economic growth, including the elimination of taxes on tips and overtime pay, and called for bipartisan support.
Business activity indicators in the Russian service sector have reached a six-month low
In February 2024, the PMI index, reflecting business activity in the Russian service sector, dropped to 50.5 points, becoming the lowest value in the last six months. In January, this indicator was 54.6 points.
Russians' spending on car service stations increased by an average of 14% in 2024.%
The average cost of car maintenance increased by 14%, reaching 3,767 rubles. At the same time, the total number of calls to car services increased by 11%.
In Russia, it was proposed to increase the installment limit to 50 thousand rubles.
The Russian government has taken the initiative to increase the maximum amount of purchases through installment payment services (BNPL) to 50 thousand rubles.
The Cabinet of Ministers named the projects that will receive funding from the NWF
The new initiatives include 12 new major projects that will cover areas such as transport, healthcare, education, culture, and the environment.