... metal prices reached new peaks – gold rose to record $2000+ per ounce, attracting investors as a "safe haven" amid trade and geopolitical risks. Silver is also increasing, albeit more moderately. The oil market, however, remains jittery: Brent and WTI prices fell over the week (Brent down to ~$67 per barrel, WTI to ~$64) amidst conflicting factors. On one hand, threats of sanctions against Russian oil exports could reduce market supply, while on the other, concerns over slowing global economic demand ...

... could provoke fluctuations in the currency market (strengthening of safe-haven assets, weakening of the ruble) and affect the price dynamics of energy resources and metals. **Impact on commodity markets:** Trump's ultimatum has already affected oil prices — in recent days, Brent and WTI quotes have risen due to expectations of potential disruptions in the supply of Russian crude. If secondary sanctions from the U.S. are imposed, they could complicate the export of Russian oil and petroleum products, which would reduce global ...

... the end of September. This is more than the initially agreed 2.2 million bpd but still represents less than 7% of the daily production of the "octet" at 33 million bpd and less than 6% of OPEC+'s total daily output of 41.6 million bpd. The price of October futures for European Brent crude fell by 2.3% on Monday compared to the previous Friday's close, settling at $68 per barrel, while U.S. WTI fell by 2.5% to $65.6 per barrel. Opportunity to Rebound The decision to increase output by the same amount as in August indicates that ...

..., market uncertainty has decreased – a more accommodative central bank policy and a stable ruble create conditions for economic revival in the second half of the year. Commodity Markets: Oil Balance and Gold Surge Oil is trading in a narrow range: Brent is holding around $68–69, slightly below early July levels. On one hand, expectations of a global economic slowdown and weak data from the U.S. and China are limiting crude demand. Some analysts foresee prices dropping to $60 by year-end. On the other hand, OPEC+ participants continue to cut production, preventing oversupply: Saudi Arabia has extended voluntary production cuts of 1 million barrels per day (August), and Russia is limiting exports by 500,...

... optimism among seasoned market players. It is noteworthy that the interest in stocks extends not only to foreign assets but also to Russian ones. For instance, the news that the U.S. intends to tighten sanctions on Iran and its oil triggered a surge in prices for Brent and WTI. Futures contracts have shown substantial growth. The interest in domestic oil inevitably leads to a stabilization of the national currency rate. This is a significant argument in favor of investing in Russian companies. Where to Invest ...