... million barrels per day, with a similar increase expected in September. These steps continue the trend observed in recent months—the gradual easing of restrictions since spring has led to rising global oil and petroleum product stocks. Slowing Demand Growth: The pace of global oil consumption remains restrained. The International Energy Agency (IEA) has lowered its demand growth forecast for 2025 to around +0.7 million barrels per day (compared to ~2.5 million in 2023). OPEC estimates demand growth at about +1.3 million ...

... consumers both in Russia and abroad. Stay updated with the most relevant news on oil, gas, and the energy market. Energy Sector News – Sunday, August 3, 2025: Brent Around $73; Asia Emerges as Main Export Market for Russian Oil As August begins, the global fuel and energy complex is showing moderate growth and signs of stabilization. Oil prices remain high, with Brent holding steady around $73 per barrel (the highest since late June) amid ongoing geopolitical risks and strong seasonal demand. The European gas market remains relatively calm due to ...

... situation forms the background on which the market develops. The state of the economy (GDP growth rates, inflation, interest rates, exchange rates) directly affects the entire stock market. For example, a period of economic growth contributes to the growth of profits of many companies, which also pushes up the value of their shares, while a recession or crisis leads to a decrease in corporate indicators and pressure on asset prices. Thus, the analysis of global and country factors is an integral part of the fundamental analysis structure, allowing you to understand the conditions in which a business operates. Industry level. Each company operates in a certain sector of the economy, and the state of this ...

... volumes of venture investments in the region are still modest, they are growing: in the first half of 2025, approximately $78 million was invested in Russian tech companies—70% more than the previous year (though this is still a small share of the global market). Conclusions: Moderate Optimism and the Priority of Quality Growth As of early August 2025, sentiments in the venture industry remain cautiously optimistic. Successful IPOs and large rounds indicate that the bottom of the downturn has been reached. However, investors are still cautious and prefer startups with ...

... companies continue to generate significant cash flow and adhere to a policy of generous dividends and share buybacks, demonstrating their resilience even amid price volatility in commodity markets. Overall, corporate results reflect a mixed picture in the global economy. Tech leaders continue to enjoy rapid growth on the wave of digitalization and the implementation of AI solutions, while commodity and industrial companies are experiencing pressure from cyclical demand downturns. The financial sector previously benefited from high rates, although some banks ...