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Declining Bitcoin Dominance Amidst Rapid Growth of Ethereum and Altcoins

... beyond Bitcoin. Institutional investors, relying on portfolio diversification, recognize the stability of BTC as “digital gold,” while reallocating a portion of capital into promising projects (DeFi, AI, etc.). Reduced macroeconomic risks (inflation, geopolitics) and an improved economic backdrop enhance risk appetite, supporting market overheating. Behavioral factors (the “herding effect,” fear of missing out—FOMO) accelerate asset reallocation and increase short-term volatility. Technical ...

Under what conditions could the surviving line of the "Nord Stream" operate

... to $270 per thousand cubic meters during another off-season.” Unexpected Autumn Trends Instead of the anticipated price drop, autumn brought new challenges. Why is Europe once again facing high gas prices and a potential surge in inflation? Geopolitical and Supply Risks The price jump partly stemmed from risks associated with Ukraine’s military actions in the Kursk region, through which a key gas pipeline to Ukraine runs. “Prices spiked from $360 to $480 in a single day due to fears ...

Economic Events and Company Earnings – Thursday, July 31, 2025: U.S. Inflation, Central Bank Rates, Reports from Apple and Amazon

... prices: slower growth in stocks could support Henry Hub prices, while a faster than usual injection could alleviate price pressure. Overall, gas data have a pinpoint effect, primarily impacting the energy sector and the currencies of LNG exporters. Geopolitics: UN Security Council Meeting on Ukraine On Thursday, the UN Security Council will hold a meeting in New York dedicated to the conflict in Ukraine. Geopolitical tensions remain a risk factor for markets: escalating hostilities, new sanctions ...

Will production fall in Iran and Venezuela? Should the market expect a sharp rise in prices or increased competition among exporters?

Sergey Tereshkin's column for INFOTECH. In the article "Will Oil Production Decline in Iran and Venezuela? Should the Market Expect Sharp Price Growth or Increased Competition Among Exporters?" the author analyzes the current geopolitical events affecting oil production in these countries. The article discusses how the political crisis in Venezuela and the escalation of the conflict between Israel and Iran may impact the global oil market. Special attention is given to potential ...

Russian oil has fallen below the price cap.

... the beginning of a new era of low oil prices. However, the experts surveyed are still more optimistic. "We believe that this drop in oil prices is mainly due to speculative factors. Moreover, the market underestimates the actions of OPEC+ and geopolitical risks. Therefore, the likelihood of oil prices rising in the fourth quarter of this year is still higher than the likelihood of a decline," says Nikolai Dudchenko. "OPEC participants are not interested in further price declines....