... also fuel investor interest in raw assets. As a result, by the end of the week, the oil market is in a state of relative equilibrium: Brent prices have stabilized at the higher end of the range for recent months, although they remain sensitive to any news regarding economic risks or changes in OPEC+ policy. Gas Market: Record Filling of Storage Reduces Price Risks The European natural gas market continues to build reserves ahead of the winter season. According to Gas Infrastructure Europe, underground gas storage ...

... fintech and corporate payments sectors. Revival of IPOs on the Horizon: The successful public offering of digital bank Chime and news that the design developer Figma has confidentially filed for an IPO signal the opening of a "window" for market ... ... startup markets occupy? Venture investments in Russia have contracted in recent years due to a challenging geopolitical and economic landscape. Estimates suggest that the total transaction volume in Russia for the entirety of 2024 was less than 10 billion ...

... and what that means for interest rates. If the Fed perceives that inflation in the service economy is not abating, it may choose to keep monetary policy tighter for longer, which can be a headwind for equities. Moreover, wider risks – from global economic slowdowns to geopolitical tensions – continue to cap risk appetite. As a result, while the ISM news gave stocks a welcome lift, further upside for the S&P 500 index may hinge on evidence that inflation is coming under control, allowing central banks some leeway to ease up on tightening. Central Bank Outlook: Fed and Peers Remain Vigilant The April ...

... trends, such as the development of renewable energy sources and potential restrictions on gasoline exports. Energy Sector News – Friday, August 1, 2025: Brent Remains Above $72; European Gas Storage at Record Levels At the beginning of August, the ... ... reflection of the market correction following the peaks of the energy crisis in 2022-2023. Investors continue to monitor external economic signals: negotiations between the U.S. and China on trade disputes are ongoing, and the July 30 meeting of the U.S. Federal ...

... they directly affect commodity demand & export dynamics impacting Russian equities. On domestic front—local PMIs & corporate news such as Europlan’s dividend announcements are vital influencing stock interests. Traders are advised closely monitor these ... ... upon market reactions post-releases. Long-term investors should assess implications stemming from these reports towards global economic outlook adjusting portfolios accordingly—especially mindful regarding oil price movements critical towards Russian ...