... Retail price growth is expected to slow somewhat in August, believes Tereshkin. He believes that oil producers will hold back prices to expedite the lifting of the export ban. "However, the restrictions are likely to remain in place in September, ... ... removal should be expected only as the cold season approaches, when demand for fuel in passenger vehicles starts to gradually decrease," he says. Dyachenko notes that the decision to extend the embargo into September-October will depend on the ...

..., satisfying the increased domestic demand for diesel and gasoline. At the same time, Indian authorities are taking steps to decrease long-term dependence on imports. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Independence Day (August 15) the launch of ... ... production. Beijing has not joined sanctions against Moscow and has used the situation to increase raw material imports at reduced prices. According to customs statistics, in 2024, China imported approximately 212.8 million tons of oil and 246.4 billion cubic ...

... price in expectations of new rate increases. U.S.: Key PCE Inflation Index for July At 15:30 MSK, the U.S. will release the PCE price index for July—a measure of consumer expenditure inflation closely monitored by the Federal Reserve. This indicator will ... ... Fed’s rate hike cycle is nearing completion. Such a development would support the U.S. stock market and bond market, as a decrease in inflationary pressure typically reduces the need for further policy tightening. However, if inflation does not decrease ...

... The price of a bond on the exchange constantly fluctuates due to overall interest rate movements. If rates rise, bond prices fall. However, if the bond is held to maturity, the investor will still receive the full nominal amount, even if the market price has decreased. Default risk. This is the situation when the issuer cannot pay the coupon or the nominal amount. Defaults do not usually happen suddenly; investors learn about financial troubles in advance, and the bonds decrease in value. If default is declared,...

... 2022-2023: gas storage is full, new wind farms and solar plants are operational, and coal's share in the EU's energy balance is again decreasing. Analysts predict that by 2026, renewable sources may surpass coal in global electricity generation. The expansion ... ... resilience, largely thanks to record volumes of generation based on renewable technologies. Coal Sector: High Demand Amid Stable Prices Despite the successes of "green" energy, the coal industry remains crucial—especially in the Asian region. ...