... the surplus of raw materials. Additional support for oil prices is provided by data from the U.S. In the latest reporting week, commercial oil inventories in the U.S. decreased more than expected, indicating robust demand and preventing sharp price declines. At the same time, expectations of easing monetary policy in the largest economies 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 ...

... the average price of gasoline at filling stations in Russia has risen by 3.72 rubles, or 7.2%, compared to an inflation rate of 5.34% over the same period. On the stock exchange, however, the opposite trend is observed. Gasoline quotes have been declining since the end of last week. The price of AI-95 dropped by 5.5%, while AI-92 decreased by almost 10%. However, retail fuel prices in Russia tend to respond only to prolonged and significant upward or downward movements in exchange quotes. Therefore,...

... United States and Canada, which account for about 70% of all venture investments this year. In Europe, the situation is more muted: investment volumes have stabilized after last year's spike, and Europe’s share of global venture financing has even declined (about 13% in the first half of the year compared to 19% a year earlier). The Asian market is still lagging – investments in Asian startups fell by about a third compared to the previous year, reaching a multi-year low. Nevertheless, several ...

... businesses look to convert their savings into dollars, euros, or other reliable assets. Capital outflows weaken the ruble and create additional stress for the economy. Finally, inflation impacts social stability. Sharp price increases often lead to a decline in living standards, growing public dissatisfaction, and protests, especially when wages do not keep pace with inflation. Thus, high inflation signifies the devaluation of money, a decrease in the quality of life for many segments of the population,...

... sources, along with ongoing economic risks, exerts a "cooling" effect on oil prices. Macroeconomic Factors. At the end of July, commercial oil inventories in the U.S. fell more than anticipated, reflecting robust consumption and preventing sharp declines in oil prices. At the same time, incoming signals regarding a global economic slowdown are tempering expectations for further tightening in monetary policy. The U.S. Federal Reserve maintained its rate at the July 30 meeting, which, along with ...