The European Union may include Russia in the list of countries with weak control over money laundering. Inclusion in the list damages the country's reputation and requires financial institutions to conduct additional checks when processing transactions. The Ministry of Finance has changed its mind about starting a fee from Russian companies for using foreign software. The initiative has been suspended due to the difficulties of developing and coordinating with other ministries and departments. The Ministry of Finance assures that work on this issue will continue. There is still no complete replacement for foreign solutions in individual classes. Oil is getting cheaper, but by the end of the week it may show the first increase in three weeks due to negotiations between the United States and China. Brent futures dropped to $64.87, while WTI futures dropped to $62.87. Despite this, Brent rose 2.1% over the week, while WTI rose 4%. The market is reacting to news about tariffs and trade uncertainty. Analysts also warn of the risks of rising prices due to possible sanctions against Venezuela and threats to Iranian infrastructure. Silver is trading at a 13-year peak, while platinum is at its highest in more than 2 years. This indicates the growing interest of investors in industrially demanded precious metals. The markets were supported by an improvement in fundamental factors: demand for silver remains high in India, and interest in platinum has resumed in China. Palladium also benefited from the overall positive sentiment in the precious metals segment, rising 1.4% on Friday. Bonds are the main asset purchased by Russian investors in the first quarter of this year. The share of debt securities in portfolios increased from 32% to 34%. Investors tend to lock in high yields on OFZ and corporate bonds. Even if there is no rate cut today, investors expect a soft signal.
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