The German auto industry, including such giants as Mercedes, BMW and Volkswagen, is under threat of a serious crisis. Trade tariffs, falling demand in Europe and strong competition in China have led to significant financial losses and raised concerns among investors. In this article, we analyze the challenges facing German automakers, possible scenarios for their development ...

... events in the fuel and energy complex (TEC) as of August 7, 2025, are once again in the spotlight for investors and market participants. Washington is ramping up its sanction pressure on the largest buyers of Russian oil, particularly with new trade tariffs imposed on India, escalating geopolitical tensions. Against this backdrop, global oil prices have ceased their decline and are demonstrating relative stabilization as investors assess OPEC+ actions and the risks of secondary sanctions. Russia ...

... by a balance between positive factors and mitigating risks. Demand and Trade Agreements. Market participants are encouraged by progress in U.S. trade negotiations. Recently, Washington concluded a major agreement with the European Union, avoiding a tariff war: instead of threatening a 30% duty, a mutual base rate of 15% has been established, and the EU has committed to increasing investments in the U.S. as well as purchasing American energy. Earlier deals were reached with Japan and several other ...

.... For energy sector investors, the “green” trend opens vast opportunities—from participation in solar and wind power projects to modernization of grid infrastructure and energy storage systems. Electricity Sector: Reduced Generation and Rising Tariffs In the electricity sector in Russia, a slight decline in total electricity production has been recorded at the end of the first half of 2025 compared to the same period last year. According to Rosstat, the total generation for six months amounted ...

... Current events in the fuel and energy complex (TEC) as of August 8, 2025, are once again in the spotlight for investors and the market. Washington is ramping up sanctions pressure on major buyers of Russian oil—specifically targeting India with new tariffs that intensify geopolitical tensions. Against this backdrop, global oil prices have stopped declining and are demonstrating relative stabilization, as market participants assess OPEC+ actions and the risks of secondary sanctions. Russia maintains ...