... day extended until the end of 2026, the future of which will be discussed at the OPEC+ monitoring committee meeting on September 7. Experts believe that the alliance will approach the issue of further production increases cautiously. Demand for oil traditionally decreases in the fall, especially considering the economic slowdown in Europe and China, so some analysts expect that OPEC+ may pause in October-December and not immediately expand quotas after September. Much will depend on the price environment: while prices around $70 per barrel satisfy most exporters, if prices remain confidently above this level, some countries may be ...

... been celebrated, coinciding with the Orthodox holiday of the Protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia – they rejected the holiday after leaving the USSR. Georgia – replaced the holiday with Defender of the Fatherland Day (May 26), which coincides with the country’s Independence Day. Thus, February 23 retains its significance in those countries where the Soviet Army played an important role in history. Celebration Traditions in Russia Official Events Military ceremonies – in major cities, wreath-laying ceremonies at monuments to military personnel and heroes are conducted. In Moscow and other cities, solemn events occur at memorials, including the Tomb of the ...

... are changing. Despite the increase in ingredient costs, the tradition of celebrating Maslenitsa remains steadfast. Pancakes are not only a symbol of the sun but also an opportunity to spend time with family, enjoy delicious food, and preserve Russian traditions. May this Maslenitsa bring you warmth, joy, and aromatic homemade pancakes, despite inflationary fluctuations!

... Central banks, after a tightening cycle in 2022–2023, have shifted to a more neutral stance: inflation is under control, and rates have stabilized. For instance, the U.S. Federal Reserve may maintain rates or signal the beginning of cuts at its early May meeting, which traditionally weakens the dollar and boosts demand for alternative assets, including cryptocurrencies. Institutional investors such as hedge funds and fintech companies have increased their holdings of digital assets in 2025 following the trend of global ...

... supply and demand for cryptocurrencies. Volatility Around Expirations and the “Max Pain” Effect Significant expirations traditionally accompany surges in trading activity and can influence short-term price volatility. In the lead-up to the August ... ... market participants do not anticipate sharp price jumps purely due to the expirations. However, the day of expiration itself may bring about local price movements. Market makers' and large option sellers' trading strategies often include last-minute position ...