... significant in the coming years, although they will modernize under environmental pressures. For FES Investors Overall, Wednesday’s news paints a comprehensive picture of the global energy landscape: geopolitical factors introduce uncertainty and volatility; however, the sector adapts through resource flow reorientation and internal reforms. Oil markets are responding to the threat of sanctions and the changing balance of supply and demand, the gas sector is restructuring logistics and relying ...

... restriction on gasoline exports was previously introduced until August 31 (for independent traders who are not producers). Now, consideration is being given to extending the ban to include the oil companies for the specified period. Smoothing exchange volatility —the Ministry of Energy of the Russian Federation, along with the Federal Antimonopoly Service and St. Petersburg Exchange, are developing measures to reduce speculative price fluctuations. Changes to trading mechanisms and minimum fuel sales ...

... squeezing margins. The results of some projects have fallen short of expectations—for instance, the revenues from the cloud services and AI platforms division were below projections, disappointing the market. Google’s stock is subject to spikes of volatility with any news about progress (or setbacks) in AI. Notably, an unsuccessful demonstration of a new chatbot from Google in early 2023 led to an immediate decline in the company’s market capitalization by billions of dollars—testifying to ...

... a focal point—U.S. tariff increases reminded investors of the ongoing risks to global trade. For CIS investors, geopolitical factors were particularly significant: Washington's rhetoric on Ukraine and potential sanctions against Moscow added extra volatility to regional markets. By the end of the week, the market has formed a clearer outlook: identified "weak spots" (e.g., in production data or cautious forecasts from certain companies) will be factored into valuations, while positive ...

... relatively weak industrial demand maintain balance in the market. Overall, European gas prices are currently significantly lower than the crisis peaks of 2022; however, any supply disruptions or an early cold spell in the fall could once again heighten volatility. Global Agreements and Policy: Trade De-escalation and Sanction Pressures In international affairs, a significant recent development has been the U.S.-EU trade and energy deal, accompanying enhanced sanctions pressures on Russia. Washington ...