.... The main news was the agreement between Washington and Brussels that has prevented the introduction of new U.S. tariffs on EU goods from August 1. The looming threat of a large tariff war over European automotive industry has receded. Shares of major ... ... points. Lower rates support domestic demand companies, while commodity exports benefit from high energy prices. Despite ongoing sanction risks, market uncertainty has decreased – a more accommodative central bank policy and a stable ruble create conditions ...

... external trade of South Asian countries (in comparison, in Southeast Asia, this figure stands at around 25%, while within the EU it exceeds 60%). In other words, a significant portion of the growth potential and prosperity of the region is blocked by the ... ... weapon is employed, the international community would be forced to intervene in the harshest manner—possibly even through sanctions, isolating the guilty party, or even peacekeeping operations to prevent further catastrophe. Continuation of the status ...

... cooperation, investments, and climate initiatives. The summit marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the EU and China, taking place against the backdrop of recent trade disagreements. Investors are watching for final statements: any ... ... demand in Russia was moderate. If Severstal reports solid profits and margins, it will confirm the industry's adaptation to sanctions and redirection of exports to new markets (Asia, Middle East). Decreasing financial indicators may signal cost pressures ...

... kept export prices at moderate levels. However, Gazprom's direct exposure to the European spot market diminished due to the decline in physical export volumes to Europe. Geopolitical factors and gas exports also set the tone for operational results. Sanctions and the political environment after 2022 led to conventional sales markets (Europe) being effectively closed: gas exports to the EU via pipelines fell to historical lows. For example, transit through Ukraine, which had been contracted until the end of 2024, virtually ceased in 2025. The main external market has become China—supplies via the Power of Siberia pipeline continued ...

... separate trade deal with Japan, avoiding tariffs on Japanese cars. Now, European businesses hope for a similar compromise for the EU: uncertainty surrounding potential tariffs significantly reduces appetite for risk. Industrial and automotive giants in Europe ... ... forefront. Thus, oil prices are balancing between supply-reducing factors (voluntary production limits from OPEC+ countries and sanctions against Russia) and signs of weakening fuel consumption. Gold, meanwhile, continues to hold near historical highs, although ...