... Markets: Oil Balances, Gold Holds Its Position The commodity markets are maintaining relative price equilibrium. Brent crude oil has been trading in a narrow range of around $67–70 per barrel for the past few weeks. By the end of this week, Brent quotes stabilized around $69 per barrel – slightly above the levels at the beginning of the week. On one hand, the positive news background supports oil bulls: progress in trade negotiations between the US and key partners strengthens hopes for an increase ...

... in June. A decrease in this metric may indicate easing inflationary pressure and reduce the likelihood of tightening monetary policy by the Bank of Japan. Germany – Consumer Price Index (CPI) for July: Inflation is preliminarily estimated to have stabilized at around 2.0% year-on-year, consistent with the European Central Bank's target, supporting the current monetary policy. IEA – Monthly Oil Market Report: The International Energy Agency will release an updated overview of global oil demand ...

... escalate, leaving investors on edge. Negotiations between the USA and Russia regarding sanctions may lead to changes in market conditions. The Federal Reserve's soft policy also raises numerous questions about the future of the dollar and financial stability. In this article, we will analyze the current economic news, highlighting the impact of these factors on stock markets, oil prices, and the global economic situation. Key Economic Events on August 10, 2025: US Trade Wars, US-Russia Meeting,...

... travel. Diesel fuel prices, in contrast, tended to rise sharply during the harvest season. However, this year, the key market influence has been reduced gasoline production caused by damage to refinery infrastructure, according to the expert. "To stabilize the fuel market, it is necessary to increase the production of petroleum products. However, this is not entirely within the power of oil companies or regulators," the expert concluded. Since March 1, Russia has had a ban on exporting ...

... disproportionately. Gasoline prices have increased despite the government's ban on exports from August 1 to 31. Previously, this ban only applied to traders and small refineries but has since been extended to major producers. “This decision was made to maintain stability in the domestic fuel market during the period of high seasonal demand and agricultural fieldwork,” stated the government decree. On August 8, the Ministry of Energy published a statement on its Telegram channel indicating that the internal ...