... season, where several leading companies from the US, Asia, and Russia will present their results. These factors could influence investor sentiment at the start of the week and provide hints on what to pay particular attention to in the trading session. Asian Markets: Deflation in China and a Holiday in Japan China: Fresh data indicates a risk of deflation in the world's second-largest economy. As of July, China's consumer price index showed no change year-on-year (0%), while producer prices declined—these ...

... bring. If temperatures drop significantly, prices could stay elevated or spike. Ukrainian Transit Risks Another major factor is the uncertainty surrounding gas transit through Ukraine, especially with the transit agreement expiring in January 2025. Market players are already buying futures to hedge against potential disruptions. Asian Competition Intense competition with Asian buyers for LNG also affects prices. “If Asian demand rises, they can outbid Europe for LNG supplies, forcing Europeans to increase their offers,” Yushkov explains. Sanction Policies Talks of a 15th ...

... concern over the rapid pace of licensing in certain countries, fearing a "race to the bottom" in standards. Nevertheless, unified regulation makes Europe more attractive for the crypto business, creating predictable operating conditions in the market. Asia and Central Asia Significant changes are occurring in the Asian region. Kazakhstan has launched the first Bitcoin ETF in Central Asia (Fontex Bitcoin ETF), which has been trading on the Astana International Exchange (AIX) since August 13. This fund, with asset custody via BitGo, facilitates investor access to ...

... of its economy, China’s dependency on energy imports will remain significant: analysts estimate that in the coming years, the country will import at least 70% of its consumed oil and around 40% of its gas. Thus, India and China – the two largest Asian consumers – will continue to play a crucial role in global raw material markets, combining strategies for securing foreign supplies with the development of their own resource bases. Energy Transition: Growth of Renewable Energy and the Role of Traditional Generation The global transition to clean energy is rapidly gaining ...

... Q2 2025 (Preliminary): The initial assessment of Japan's economic growth. The GDP of the Land of the Rising Sun for the quarter will show how sustainable recovery is following last year's downturns. Accelerated growth exceeding forecasts will support Asian markets, confirming the effectiveness of the government’s stimulus measures, while weak figures will reignite discussions about possible additional stimuli from the Bank of Japan. 05:00 (China) – Industrial Production for July: Data on output in China's ...