Russia’s Central Bank Is Set to Cut Rates Again as the Economy Loses Momentum
According to Bloomberg, all nine economists surveyed expect the Bank of Russia to lower its key rate to 14.5% at Friday’s meeting.
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Russian Voters Want Lower Prices, Peace and a Return to “Normality” Ahead of Duma Elections
Researchers from HSE University, together with EISI, a think tank close to the Kremlin’s domestic policy bloc, have published a report arguing that issues of national security and identity are moving to the forefront of the electoral agenda, alongside a demand for “normality” and concerns over the cost-of-living crisis.
Russia-China Ties Are Cooling Despite Public Displays of Unity
Relations between Russia and China have cooled noticeably in recent months, despite both sides continuing to publicly affirm their strategic partnership.
Russia’s Poverty Rate Hits a Record Low on Paper, but the Real Picture Looks Far Worse
In March 2026, Russia’s state statistics service, Rosstat, reported that the country’s poverty rate had fallen to a historic low of 6.7%, or 9.8 million people.
Attacks on Draft Officers in Ukraine Are Increasing as Mobilization Turns Into an Internal Front
Attacks on draft officers no longer look like isolated outbursts — they are becoming a symptom of the broader collapse of trust between the state and society.
How Much Could Iran Earn From Controlling the Strait of Hormuz?
Iran’s proposed $1–$2 per barrel transit fee could generate up to $14 billion annually, shifting costs to Gulf exporters while posing legal risks tied to sanctions on the IRGC.
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Swiss Bank Bets on Gold Again, Targets $6,000 per Ounce
Despite recent volatility, the bank believes the long-term outlook for the precious metal remains strong.
U.S. Supreme Court: The 1977 law does not give Trump the right to impose tariffs. “We have many other laws,” Trump objected.
Thus, the Supreme Court’s ruling is most likely not the end of the story, but the beginning of a long battle over the limits of presidential power in the economy.
European airports on the brink of a fuel crisis
According to the Financial Times, citing industry sources, if disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz persist, the EU could face a “systemic” jet fuel deficit within the next three weeks.
