... and gas companies like Total, Exxon, and Shell downwards, while Rosneft has maintained a stable outlook. Rosneft holds a more resilient position due to its substantial oil reserves, low extraction costs, and stable cash flows. S&P experts believe that Russian oil and gas companies can be regarded as some of the most risk-resistant in the sector. In the global market, traditional oil and gas companies are increasingly being challenged by representatives of alternative energy. In light of the climate agenda,...

... Oblast. Currently, if some refineries are under maintenance, oil products must be transported from neighboring refineries. These products are delivered by rail. Such interchangeability of refineries is only possible with the efficient operation of Russian Railways (RZD) in transporting oil products. Stabilizing the fuel market and preventing a repeat of last year’s fuel crisis are now among the government’s priorities. Maintaining transportation priority reflects this. They might even push coal aside if necessary. However,...

... rate decisions and trade balance data, these events could set the tone for market movements. Key highlights include the FOMC and Bank of England rate decisions, China’s potential fiscal stimulus announcements, and U.S. consumer confidence indicators. Russian traders will keep an eye on domestic inflation and industrial production data, while U.S. traders track CPI, oil inventories, and the USDA’s agricultural report. Stay tuned for impactful shifts across currencies, commodities, and stocks, as global events unfold! Weekly Economic Events Influencing Global and Russian Markets (November 11–15, 2024) Monday,...

... exists with natural gas: significant volumes of LNG are being supplied to China from Qatar, Australia, and the spot market, bypassing American gas. Concurrently, Europe continues its efforts to reduce dependence on Russian energy resources. The import of Russian oil and petroleum products into the EU has effectively ceased due to the existing embargo, while pipeline gas supplies have been reduced to minimal volumes. The European Union is actively developing infrastructure for LNG reception (new terminals are ...

... agrees Mitrakhovich from the Financial University. "Otherwise, oil and gas exporters from other parts of the world, including Russia and the U.S., will reap all the rewards from these markets." What the Conflict Means for Russia In the spring, Russian oil prices soared: According to the Ministry of Economic Development, which publishes average monthly prices for Urals, in March, the price dropped below the "oil ceiling" level to $58.99 per barrel, down from $61.99 in February. Subsequently,...