... availability of credit and the overall economic situation. How Basis Points are Applied in Practice 1. Impact on Bond Yields: Bond yields can be adjusted by just a few basis points, and this can represent a significant change. For instance, if the yield on government bonds increases from 2.00% to 2.05%, this change amounts to 5 basis points. 2. Spreads and the Yield Curve: Basis points are also used to calculate the yield difference (spread) between debt instruments of varying maturities. For example, if ...

... Director of the petroleum products marketplace "Open Oil Market," explained this surge by citing the lack of incentives for oil companies to restrain jet fuel prices due to the specifics of the damping mechanism. Unlike automotive fuel, where the government compensates producers for the difference between export and domestic prices, subsidies in the aviation sector are directed directly to airlines, leaving producers unmotivated to keep prices in check. Additionally, restrictions on the supply ...

... prices remain relatively stable in the mid-$60 range per barrel, reflecting a balance between risks and OPEC+ efforts. In Russia, exchange prices for petroleum products have reached historic highs despite a ban on fuel exports and subsidies – the government is preparing new steps to stabilize the domestic market. Europe is rapidly filling its gas storage facilities for winter, utilizing the influx of LNG and alternative supply routes. At the same time, the global energy transition is gaining momentum,...

... and curb surging prices during the peak summer demand (holiday season and harvest campaign). Previously, restrictions applied only to traders and small refiners, but by the end of July wholesale gasoline prices had hit historical highs, forcing the government to resort to administrative measures. Russian refineries are now directing virtually all gasoline volume to the domestic market. It is expected that the increase in supply on the exchange will cool prices, which reached record levels in June ...

... capacity, gas and even coal plants are reactivated in several cases. For instance, in some regions of Europe last winter, there was a need to temporarily increase output from coal power plants during periods of low wind – despite environmental costs. Governments of many countries are investing in energy storage systems (industrial batteries, pumped hydro storage) and smart grids capable of flexibly managing loads. These measures are intended to enhance the reliability of energy supply as the share ...