.... Investors are positively assessing progress in external trade and easing inflationary pressures. The conclusion of a trade deal with Japan and the anticipated US–EU agreement on tariffs alleviate some geopolitical uncertainty, supporting the markets.... ... or Fed comments – could trigger increased volatility. Europe: Neutral Dynamics and Trade Agreements European stock markets closed the week relatively calmly. The pan-European STOXX 600 index hovered around the 547-point mark, virtually unchanged for ...

... end at agreeing on supply terms. The next step is selecting a logistics company that will handle the delivery, ensuring the product arrives on time, in full, and in its original condition. If working with a new supplier, every step must be monitored closely because the market is rife with "grey schemes" that enrich all participants in the chain. This includes hired buyers in cases where fuel acquisition is part of their duties. There is a market belief that at least 50% of deals are based on mechanisms for illegal enrichment of the parties. This is a direct result of the lack of transparency, the absence of a unified pricing system, and the market "power of traders" who set their own rules for the industry. ...

... will show the volume of gas injected into storage. Analysts anticipate an increase of approximately +20 billion cubic meters, close to seasonal norms. Due to a hot summer and high demand for air conditioning, the rate of stock replenishment is slowing.... ... to discussions about the humanitarian situation and implications of recent events, such as the cessation of the "grain deal." For the market, any signs of escalation or, conversely, diplomatic shifts are significant: a rise in conflict could ...

... reports. The focus is on negotiations between the USA and the European Union. President Donald Trump's administration has intensified its rhetoric concerning import tariffs; however, by August 1, positive shifts are emerging: Washington and Brussels are close to an agreement that could prevent the imposition of large new tariffs. Earlier in the week, the US also concluded a separate trade deal with Japan, avoiding tariffs on Japanese cars. Now, European businesses hope for a similar compromise for the EU: uncertainty surrounding potential tariffs significantly reduces appetite for risk. Industrial and automotive giants in Europe are particularly ...

... spikes this winter, which is positively perceived by investors and industrial consumers. Meanwhile, market participants are closely monitoring the EU's further steps to strengthen energy security, including discussions about new targets for storage filling ... ... conflicts between major economies and increasing geopolitical rhetoric. On one hand, a key recent event has been the trade-energy deal between the U.S. and the EU, accompanied by a reduction in trade disputes. Washington and Brussels have developed agreements ...