... prepared than a year ago. Nevertheless, potential risks remain—from weather factors (a cold winter can sharply increase consumption) to competition with Asia for LNG cargoes. EU regulators and energy companies remain vigilant, continuously building reserves and developing infrastructure for gas reception and distribution. Overall, the current situation in the European gas market inspires cautious optimism: the threat of fuel shortages has been pushed back, although it is still too early to relax completely. Coal Energy: Price Increases and the Return of Traditional Fuel The global energy sector is displaying ...

... indicate a loss of economic momentum in the U.S. The weakening labor market has sharply heightened expectations that the Federal Reserve may begin lowering interest rates in the coming months to support business activity. At the July 30 meeting, the Fed, ... ... fight against inflation will soon give way to economic stimulus. Europe: Trade Compromise with the U.S. and Economic Slowdown European stock indices ended the week with moderate gains. The pan-European STOXX 600 rose around 0.5%, recovering from external ...

... Markets: Robust PMI data from Germany and the Eurozone may signal economic recovery, boosting investor confidence and demand for European assets. Conversely, weaker data could raise concerns about economic stagnation, exerting pressure on the euro and European equities. U.S. Markets: Labor market and housing data will be closely monitored as indicators of the Federal Reserve's policy effectiveness. Strong results could strengthen the dollar and elevate equity markets, while weaker data might suggest economic cooling. Recommendations for Investors Commodities: Monitor PetroChina’s earnings for insights into oil and ...

... unprecedented rates. According to Gas Infrastructure Europe, underground storage facilities in EU countries are now filled to over 71% of total capacity—an extraordinarily high level for early August compared to previous years. In absolute terms, reserves exceed 75 billion cubic meters of gas. Several factors have enabled this rapid progress: A relatively mild past winter, resulting in lower than usual gas withdrawals during the cold season. A reduction in gas consumption in European industry and energy sectors due to conservation measures and a shift to alternative sources following high prices in recent years. High supplies of liquefied natural gas ( LNG )—approximately 12 billion cubic meters of LNG (primarily from the ...

... concerns about economic growth prospects. On the other hand, geopolitical tensions have somewhat eased: the United States and the European Union managed to reach a compromise and avoid a large-scale trade war, bolstering risk appetite. Wall Street indices,... ... approached historical peaks. Investors from the CIS are particularly focused on the situation surrounding interest rates: the Federal Reserve paused its tightening policy, while the Central Bank of Russia is evaluating further steps following a recent rate cut....