... released reports that do not inspire optimism among seasoned market players. It is noteworthy that the interest in stocks extends not only to foreign assets but also to Russian ones. For instance, the news that the U.S. intends to tighten sanctions on Iran and its oil triggered a surge in prices for Brent and WTI. Futures contracts have shown substantial growth. The interest in domestic oil inevitably leads to a stabilization of the national currency rate. This is a significant argument in favor of ...

... executed a sharp turnaround. Information regarding this is expected to be confirmed in the coming months. Typically, this is the scenario that unfolds in the global oil market. The market faced significant turbulence last year due to sanctions imposed on Iran. After several months of growth, a downturn began as news circulated that the U.S. government had decided to introduce certain relaxations concerning some countries. Who Did America Strike Deals With? The concessions from the United States turned ...

... financial markets and provides an opportunity for easier transactions between the countries, which in turn stimulates mutual exports and imports. Permission for Iranian payment systems in Russia: The first stage of the integration of the payment systems of Iran and Russia has been completed, allowing Russian consumers to withdraw cash from Iranian cards at ATMs in Russia. This not only strengthens ties with friendly countries, but also creates an alternative to Western payment systems that were subject ...

... argues Gromov from IEF. Furthermore, prices are supported by geopolitical factors: the U.S. signals that additional complications with Russian oil supplies are possible after August 8. The U.S. is attempting to tighten pressure on a major oil exporter—Iran, which is refusing concrete negotiations with the States, further exacerbating tensions in the oil market. U.S. actions push prices upward, while OPEC+ actions pull them downward. "The result is that directly opposing trends are neutralizing ...

... Additionally, the U.S. is actively working with partners in Asia: energy agreements have already been reached with Japan, Indonesia, and the Philippines, while Washington is seeking to extend the tariff truce with China and reduce oil imports from Russia and Iran. All these initiatives are aimed at restructuring global fuel supply chains, strengthening the positions of American exporters, and weakening the role of competitors. European leaders, for their part, welcome the transatlantic deal. European Commission ...