... oil companies and international trade. Amid this geopolitical tension, global oil prices have decreased, while fuel companies assess production prospects under the OPEC+ agreement. Russia continues to impose restrictions on the export of refined oil products to maintain stability in the domestic fuel market. Meanwhile, Europe is ramping up gas reserves in preparation for winter, and a return to coal has been observed in the global energy sector amid rising prices and demand. Below are the details of these and other key news from the commodity and energy sectors. Washington Threatens India ...

... Russian imports and global energy market instability. This article explores the main causes of these risks, including limited LNG availability and geopolitical challenges. We also look at the EU's response—expanding LNG imports, building strategic reserves, and improving energy efficiency—to ensure energy security. As founder of Open Oil Market, I emphasize the importance of a resilient energy strategy to secure stable, affordable supplies for businesses in uncertain times. Gas Supply Risks for Europe This Winter: Causes and Measures to Ensure Energy Security Energy security has ...

... calm due to record replenishment of fuel stocks in underground storage ahead of winter. At the same time, regulators and market participants are taking measures to maintain balance: as of August 1, the OPEC+ alliance has initiated a planned increase in oil production to avoid supply shortages, while the U.S. Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged signals stability in macroeconomic conditions and supports investor optimism. In Russia, an emergency ban on gasoline exports remains in effect, aimed at cooling domestic fuel prices during the peak ...

What economic signals will investors receive on August 6? Wednesday promises to be a busy day: the Reserve Bank of India will decide on interest rates, Germany will release data on factory orders, and Russia will publish inflation figures and the central bank's minutes. In the US, oil inventory reports will be released, and Canada will provide fresh PMI data. On the corporate front, reports from giants such as Disney, Uber, McDonald's, Airbnb, Sony, Honda, Shopify , and others are expected. These results will help gain a better ...

... opportunity to buy undervalued assets after its burst. Prior to the 2008 financial crisis, Buffett also maintained substantial reserves and minimized risks, allowing Berkshire to invest in several companies under favorable conditions during the height of ... ... from the pandemic, Berkshire was not in a hurry to exhaust all accumulated capital but instead invested selectively (in the oil and gas sectors and others), waiting for more obvious imbalances in valuations. Now, Buffett once again demonstrates his famous ...