... reduce the competitiveness of European exports. EU Consumer Confidence: Weak sentiment in Europe might dampen demand for U.S. exports and influence trade balances. Energy Markets: U.S. natural gas inventory changes could affect European energy prices and security. Investor Recommendations Commodities: Oil and Gas: Monitor central bank decisions in Turkey and South Africa, as these could impact emerging market currencies and, subsequently, global commodity prices. Currency Markets: U.S. Dollar: Economic ...

... to the European Union by sea. As a result, unloading tankers with Russian oil in Croatia is no longer permitted," explains Igor Yushkov, an expert at the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation and the National Energy Security Fund (FNES). However, Hungary has secured the right to receive Russian oil via the Druzhba pipeline. Now, to deliver Russian oil to Serbia, it is necessary to use a cumbersome and more expensive route. Oil is transported through Druzhba, transiting ...

... these speeches for indications of upcoming central bank actions, especially if they hold assets in affected currencies or sectors. Statements on inflation and economic resilience will be particularly relevant for those holding European and U.S.-based securities. U.S. API Oil Inventories At 00:30 GMT, the American Petroleum Institute (API) will release data on U.S. oil inventories. Changes in inventory levels can influence oil prices, an important factor for energy investors. Impact on Markets: Lower ...

... of fundamental analysis is to determine the fair (intrinsic) value of an asset and identify whether it is undervalued or overvalued by the market. Simply put, an investor uses this approach to understand whether the current price of a stock (or other security) is worth the money that is being asked for it on the market. If fundamental analysis shows that the fair price of a company is lower than the market price, then the asset is considered overvalued and its purchase is not profitable now. Conversely,...

... Russia, which includes a series of measures targeting the Russian oil and gas sector. "The EU has just approved one of the most stringent packages of sanctions to date against Russia," stated EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaia Kallas. However, experts interviewed by Forbes believe that the severity of these sanctions is offset by the complexity of monitoring their enforcement. According to a press release from the EU Council, the 18th sanctions package ...