... unprecedented rates. According to Gas Infrastructure Europe, underground storage facilities in EU countries are now filled to over 71% of total capacity—an extraordinarily high level for early August compared to previous years. In absolute terms, reserves exceed 75 billion cubic meters of gas. Several factors have enabled this rapid progress: A relatively mild past winter, resulting in lower than usual gas withdrawals during the cold season. A reduction in gas consumption in European industry and energy sectors due to conservation measures and a shift to alternative sources following high prices in recent years. High supplies of liquefied natural gas ( LNG )—approximately 12 billion cubic meters of LNG (primarily from the ...

... concerns about economic growth prospects. On the other hand, geopolitical tensions have somewhat eased: the United States and the European Union managed to reach a compromise and avoid a large-scale trade war, bolstering risk appetite. Wall Street indices,... ... approached historical peaks. Investors from the CIS are particularly focused on the situation surrounding interest rates: the Federal Reserve paused its tightening policy, while the Central Bank of Russia is evaluating further steps following a recent rate cut....

... August 1, a stablecoin law has come into effect, introducing a licensing system for stablecoin issuers under the oversight of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA). Now, companies issuing stablecoins must comply with strict requirements—from 100% reserve backing of issued tokens to regular reporting to regulators. Hong Kong is actively positioning itself as Asia's crypto hub, offering clear rules for businesses and protecting investor rights. European Union: In the EU, the phased implementation of the MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) regulatory framework continues. This regulation establishes unified rules for the circulation of crypto assets and stablecoins across Eurozone countries. MiCA ...

... BoE is likely to continue its fight against inflation—its decision and rhetoric will affect pound dynamics and sentiment in European markets. 15:30 (USA): Initial Jobless Claims (week ending August 2). Weekly labor market indicator; persistently low ... ... expectations index (July). Shows how Americans view inflation developments a year ahead—an important signal for the Federal Reserve. Corporate Earnings: Before market open: Siemens AG, Toyota Motor, Eli Lilly, Adidas. Thursday morning will see reports ...

... of new investment products (including spot ETFs on various crypto assets), and even considering bitcoin's inclusion in state reserves as a store of value. While these proposals still need to be implemented, the fact that the highest levels of government ... ... rules for the market. In addition to the U.S., new regulations for crypto assets are also being formulated in other regions. The European Union has enacted the Europe-wide MiCA regulation (Markets in Crypto-Assets), establishing uniform requirements for crypto ...