... scheduled for early 2026 — thus, Bitmain is responding to the Trump administration's aim of localizing mining operations in America. This decision comes shortly after U.S. authorities promised to create favorable conditions for the industry and introduced tariffs to encourage production relocation from Asia. Such a move strengthens the U.S. position as a new center for crypto mining and reduces geopolitical risks associated with dependence on Asian equipment supplies. The development of services for retail ...

... propane-butane) as a more affordable option for transportation is increasing. Some transport companies are switching to compressed natural gas to lower fuel expenses. In addition, gas and coal are the essence of energy generation, affecting electricity tariffs, which indirectly touches the economics of fuel (for example, the electricity cost is important for electric vehicles and oil refining). Coal. The global coal market experiences contradictory trends: on one side, countries are gradually transitioning ...

... latest quarterly report showed $95.4 billion in revenue and EPS of $1.65, slightly exceeding forecasts. The core business (iPhone, services) generates stable cash flows; however, growth rates have slowed. Management points to uncertainty surrounding tariffs and supply chains, complicating forecasts for the second half of the year. In this context, hedge funds apparently do not anticipate breakthrough growth from Apple in the near future. Nonetheless, the company is investing in new directions (e....

... attributed to sell-offs at reached highs — Bitcoin's surge to ~$114,000 made this mark a psychological level where some large holders ("whales") exited their positions. An additional external factor was macroeconomic news: reports of new trade tariffs in the US increased global aversion to risk assets, which temporarily impacted cryptocurrencies as well. Nevertheless, by the weekend, the market stabilized. Daily volatility of Bitcoin and Ethereum noticeably decreased, and quotes moved within ...

... in corporate earnings: if several large companies (especially in the tech sector) disappoint, the Nasdaq could drag down the other US exchanges . External factors should not be overlooked either: for example, trade disputes (the deadline for new US tariffs has been mentioned as August 1) or geopolitical issues could suddenly come to the fore and adjust risk appetite. For CIS investors focused on the global market, today is a good test of diversification and endurance. It is recommended to monitor ...