... gradually raise retail prices, passing some of the increased costs onto consumers. Independent gas stations, which purchase fuel on the open market, suffer even more; for them, rising fuel prices mean either raising prices at the pump and risking losing customers or enduring reduced profits. Consequently, the entire fuel distribution sector finds itself in a position of forced price increases for end consumers to stay afloat. Consumers: Motorists feel the impact of gasoline price hikes directly on their ...

... ways to buy cryptocurrency from scratch, each with its own features: Through cryptocurrency exchanges (CEX). This is the most popular route. Centralized exchanges are online platforms for trading digital coins. Users register, go through the Know Your Customer (KYC) process as required by regulations, deposit fiat money (e.g., via banking card or transfer), and exchange it for the desired cryptocurrency. Major exchanges like Binance, Coinbase, Kraken, etc., support numerous cryptocurrencies (Bitcoin,...

... ASIC mining factory in the US by early 2026. This step coincides with the Trump administration's course on localizing high-tech business: US authorities previously announced the creation of favorable conditions for miners, including tax incentives and customs duties, encouraging the relocation of equipment from Asia. Strengthening the US position as a global crypto mining hub reduces geopolitical risks in the industry and diversifies Bitcoin's hash rate distribution across different countries. The ...

... rates, while in the US, sales growth slowed due to restrained spending from wealthy consumers. LVMH's operating margin remained close to record levels, indicating the group’s ability to pass increased costs on to final product prices without losing customers. Management confirmed a positive outlook for 2025: high affordability among clientele and global brand recognition are expected to help the group maintain its growth trajectory. LVMH’s strong results serve as an indicator that global consumer ...

... main goal is to fully replace oil and gas supplies from Russia with American imports by the end of 2027, thereby ensuring Europe’s energy independence from Russia. All EU countries have agreed to open their markets to the US and establish a unified customs tariff of 15% on most goods. This decision allowed for the avoidance of a trade war – earlier, Washington threatened to increase tariffs on European cars to 30% from August 1. Special conditions have been introduced for energy resources: European ...