... participants in the oil and gas sector—ranging from oil, gas, and fuel companies to representatives of electricity, coal, and renewable energy industries. Oil Market: Price Stability and OPEC+ Output Increase As the week begins, oil prices remain relatively stable, with Brent trading around $69-$70 per barrel. Market balance is sustained by the interplay of positive factors and mitigating risks: Demand and Trade Policy. Market participants are closely monitoring the global external trade situation. The U.S. has secured key trade agreements with the European Union, Japan, and several other partners, avoiding a full-scale tariff war and supporting confidence ...

... orders. However, following the announcement by the U.S. administration of 145% tariffs on Chinese exports, Chinese airlines received instructions to halt the acceptance of Boeing aircraft. This serves as a clear example of how political conflict (in trade relations) directly affects the revenue, profits, and stock prices of even such large corporations. Apart from the listed companies, several other firms within the S&P 500 are also dependent on China (such as Qualcomm, NVIDIA, Adidas, General Motors, ...

... News, Monday, July 28, 2025: Brent Near $70, EU Gas Stores Close to 70%, Gasoline Export Ban In the latest review of the fuel and energy sector, we examine key events and trends as of July 28, 2025 . The global oil market begins the week in a state of relative stability, with Brent trading around $70 per barrel, bolstered by trade agreements between the U.S. and major partners, as well as coordinated actions by producers. European gas storage facilities are being filled at record speeds, now nearing 70% capacity, which lowers the risks ahead of the upcoming winter. In the ...

... vigilant to ensure that tariff policies do not stoke overall inflation or hinder economic growth. Geopolitics and Energy Resource Trade: Restructuring Global Flows Geopolitical factors continue to exert significant influence on global energy resource trade, causing a redistribution of oil, gas, and coal flows between regions. One notable phenomenon is the sharp decrease in energy commodity turnover between the U.S. and China amid worsening relations. In June 2025, China did not purchase any oil, liquefied gas, or coal from the U.S. for the first time in nearly three years (according to Bloomberg). Experts attribute this fact to rising trade tensions and Beijing's desire to diversify supply ...

... resilience of consumer spending despite high inflation. At the same time, the GfK consumer confidence index in the UK dipped slightly (to -19 points from -18 in June), reflecting continuing household caution. A key theme in Europe remains international trade relations. In light of new challenges in global trade, an increasing number of companies mention the impact of tariffs and barriers in their reports. The focus is on negotiations between the USA and the European Union. President Donald Trump's administration ...