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LAST UPDATE: October 3, 2025
Russian service sector contracts at fastest pace since 2022, PMI shows
Russia’s services sector contracted at the sharpest rate since 2022 in September, with new orders and business activity declining.
Insight
The slump signals deepening domestic demand weakness under sanctions and war-related uncertainty.
War, Sanctions Erode Russia’s Oil Output — WSJ
Russia’s oil production is gradually declining under pressure from sanctions, war costs, and aging fields.
Insight
The trend raises concerns about Russia’s long-term energy capacity and fiscal stability.
