... compensate for losses in exports to the US and China. This would create additional business opportunities and reduce reliance on the economies of the two giants. Supporting Domestic Demand and Stimulating the Economy: In times of crisis, it is crucial for the ... ... economic growth and cushion the blow from potential export declines. Stimulating Production Within the EU: Support programs for European companies aimed at reducing dependence on external suppliers could help the region become more self-sufficient. What ...

... compensate for losses in exports to the US and China. This would create additional business opportunities and reduce reliance on the economies of the two giants. Supporting Domestic Demand and Stimulating the Economy: In times of crisis, it is crucial for the ... ... economic growth and cushion the blow from potential export declines. Stimulating Production Within the EU: Support programs for European companies aimed at reducing dependence on external suppliers could help the region become more self-sufficient. What ...

... coal-fired generation. Following a surge in coal generation in 2022-2023 (when coal temporarily replaced expensive gas), the share of coal in the EU’s energy system is rolling back down. Nevertheless, coal remains an important energy source in some Eastern European economies – for example, in Poland, the Czech Republic, and Greece – where its share in generation remains high. Coal prices in the global market have shown moderate dynamics in recent months. Futures for energy coal ( API2 index ) are trading in ...

... In 2025, after filling gas storage and launching new RES capacities, the share of coal in the EU energy system is falling back. Nevertheless, coal remains a significant part of the energy balance in Poland, the Czech Republic, Greece, and some other economies. Coal prices in the global market have shown moderate stability in recent months. Futures for energy coal (API2) are trading in the range of $110–120 per ton in Northwest European ports by the end of July. This is slightly higher than levels at the beginning of summer (prices have risen about 5–7% over the past month) but still noticeably lower than prices a year ago (in the height of the crisis in summer 2024, coal ...

... year. Simultaneously, key macroeconomic data is coming to the forefront, focusing on inflation indicators in Europe, the USA, and Russia, fresh GDP estimates, and business activity indices. Market attention is also drawn to geopolitical events. In the European Union, new sanctions against Russia are being discussed at the ministerial level, while the USA signals potential tightening of trade measures against partners, adding to the uncertainty. Investors will need to assess the cumulative impact of ...