... Furthermore, the earnings season in Europe continues this week: several companies will report in the coming days. For example, Deutsche Bank (Germany) and Barclays (UK) will unveil their results shortly, providing important data on the banking sector in the EU and the UK. However, today's reports from SAP and UniCredit will draw particular attention as benchmarks for European financial markets: the former in the technology sector and the latter in the financial segment. Asian Corporate Reports The Asian ...

... projected returns on port projects. Macroeconomic Background The global and domestic macroeconomic situation significantly influences port cargo flows. Slowdown in global economic growth and reduced demand for raw materials from major economies (China, EU) diminishes export activity through Russian ports. While domestic economic growth remains generally stable, currency fluctuations and inflationary constraints affect companies' capacity for new capital investments. Therefore, macroeconomics is a decisive ...

... 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 ...

... fluctuations particularly following EIA disclosures alongside central bank leaders’ addresses. As founder of Open Oil Market —I perceive Wednesday’s events offer essential guidance points aiding traders/investors alike—the release of PMIs from China/EU/Russia serves as pivotal indicators gauging overall economic activity trends crucially impacting commodity markets’ forecasted trajectories. EIA oil inventory updates alongside central bank speeches dictate price movements across energy resources/foreign ...

... 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 businesses and stablecoin issuance across all EU countries. Implementing MiCA is expected to reduce regulatory risks for companies and make the European crypto market more transparent and secure—licensing for the first crypto exchanges under the new rules has already begun. In Asia, several countries ...