... sanitary risks: The Chinese leadership is already taking measures to support the economy—easing monetary policy and stimulating consumption. However, alongside economic issues, an unexpected factor has emerged: an outbreak of chikungunya fever in southern ... ... avoid negative surprises, although performance dynamics vary by sector. Here are a few examples: ConocoPhillips: The oil and gas giant reported a 15% decline in net profits for Q2 year-on-year, but this was better than expected—production growth helped ...

... according to the API would hint at sustained demand and support prices, while an increase in inventories would signal weakened consumption or increased supply. Oil traders will react to the EIA figures immediately: significant deviations from forecasts ... ... in US inventories, coupled with continued Saudi production limits, could push Brent prices up — this would support oil and gas company stocks but could amplify inflation expectations in the market. If inventories unexpectedly increase, oil prices may ...