... arrivals have accelerated storage filling; however, in the future, there could be stiffer competition for LNG from Asia if the economies of APEC countries begin to accelerate. Stabilization of Demand: Relatively mild summer weather and energy conservation ... ... factors (such as potential export restrictions from major producers) in case new challenges arise. Overall, the situation in the European gas market is favorable ahead of winter: high reserves and diversified supply routes provide price resilience. This is ...

... Central Bank Rate Decision (00:30 MSK) Investor interest is focused on the monetary policy course in one of the largest developing economies. Key Wednesday Reports (US and Russia) Pre-market: Macy's Inc (M): report at 14:55 MSK. Expected change: -2.7%. After ... ... shows the difference between exports and imports. The trade balance plays a key role in ruble exchange rate dynamics. Eurozone: European Central Bank Rate Decision (16:15 MSK) A key event for the currency market and debt instruments. Expectations concern ...

... barriers in the future. The eurozone economy stagnated in Q2 (~+0.1% q/q), and inflation decreased to ~3% (core ~3.5%). The European Central Bank maintained its rate on July 24 and indicated that the tightening cycle may soon conclude. The ECB's softened ... ... haven" in gold. Fundamental conditions are favorable for further price growth in precious metals: inflation in leading economies remains above target benchmarks, and the shift by central banks towards easing policy is only beginning – this supports ...

... also revising its forecasts: an increase of about 1.2–1.3 million b/d is expected in 2025. The reasons are the slowdown of economies and high prices from previous years that stimulated energy conservation, as well as weakened industrial activity in ... ... countries rapidly filled underground storage facilities throughout the summer, preparing for the fall-winter period. Currently, European UGS facilities are over 92% full – much higher than the target benchmark of 90% by the start of November. Such record ...

... Although current levels are not comparable to the record peaks of 2022, the market remains highly sensitive to any risk factors. European countries still need to compensate for the shortfall of Russian pipeline gas with record imports of liquefied natural ... ... tense: the U.S. is increasing pressure on buyers of Russian oil and gas, while Europe avoids extreme steps considering some economies' dependence on critical energy resource supplies. Sergei Teryoshkin , CEO of Open Oil Market, noted in an interview ...