Russian Financial Control Monitor

MOSCOW. Investment in fixed assets in Russia grew by 2.5% in July 2013 compared to July 2012 to RUR1.0542tn ($31.95bn, or €23.94bn), reported the Federal Statistics Service. Compared to the previous month, investment was down 6%. In June 2013, investment in fixed assets fell by 3.7% year-on-year, after having grown by 0.4% in May. In January-July 2013, investment fell by 0.7% against the same period of last year. In July 2012, investment had grown by 9.5% against the same period of 2011, and in January-July 2012, by 12.2%.

MOSCOW. Alrosa has for the first time traded on the Shanghai Diamond Exchange (SDE). It sold $505,362 worth of rough diamonds and $245,389 worth of polished diamonds, the company said in a statement. The company is satisfied with its first tender results, noting significant interest from the market players, and intends to continue cooperation with the SDE.

2023-10-08 11:42:18