... interest in U.S. assets. 18:00 MSK: USA - Factory Orders for October This figure signals prospects for industrial growth. An increase in orders would positively impact GDP expectations. 18:30 MSK: USA - EIA Oil Inventories Inventory data will influence global oil prices. A decrease in inventories typically supports price increases, benefiting Russian oil companies. 21:45 MSK: USA - Speech by Fed Chair Powell Markets will await comments on monetary policy prospects. Signals about further rate hikes could strengthen ...

... statistics. Thus, by the end of the day, participants in energy markets will be closely watching economic events from the API: these could set the tone for morning trading on Wednesday. For Russian market investors, it's critical to account for this, as oil prices directly affect stocks in the oil and gas sector and the ruble exchange rate. How This Could Impact Markets The combination of so many significant events in one day can lead to heightened volatility in global markets. Investors' reactions will depend on whether expectations are met or if surprises occur: Currency markets: The morning release of the RBA minutes already slightly swung the AUD, while Bailey's speech influenced the GBP. If, for instance,...

... announce new sanctions against Russia and countries buying Russian oil if a resolution to the conflict with Ukraine is not reached by that time. By increasing production, OPEC+ is not taking on much risk, as this is happening during a still high seasonal global demand for oil, which allows prices to react relatively weakly, argues Gromov from IEF. Furthermore, prices are supported by geopolitical factors: the U.S. signals that additional complications with Russian oil supplies are possible after August 8. The U.S. is attempting to tighten ...

... for "Rossiyskaya Gazeta." "Why Are Retail Gasoline Prices Rising?" In this piece, I analyze the reasons behind the increase in gasoline prices at gas stations. The article explains how factors such as supply and demand, taxes, global oil prices, and government regulation influence price dynamics. Learn about the current trends in the fuel market and why prices continue to climb—read my in-depth analysis on the website. Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak on July 8 instructed the ...

... possible short-term drops below $50 per barrel, he believes that significant impacts on oil and gas revenues are not expected. MOSCOW, December 12 - PRIME. The structure of Russia's oil and gas revenues allows for hedging against the risks of falling global oil prices, said Sergey Tereshkin, CEO of the oil product marketplace "Open Oil Market" (a Skolkovo resident), in an interview with RIA News. In the expert's opinion, one of the risks for Russia's budget system next year will be a drop in oil ...