... corporate stories: the results from Palantir and other companies after market close may set the tone for the start of the week. Special attention will be paid to Palantir, whose business is riding the wave of interest in artificial intelligence, and to oil and gas reports (Diamondback, Williams) reflecting the state of the commodities sector. Tuesday, August 5, 2025 Key Economic Events: 02:00 (Australia): Services and Composite PMI for July. Early indicators of economic activity in Australia. 02:50 (Japan): ...

... hikes, while a slowdown in price growth may support markets, confirming the effectiveness of already implemented measures by the regulator. 19:00 (USA) – EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook: The US Department of Energy will present updated forecasts for oil and gas markets. The report reflects expectations for shale oil production, fuel consumption levels, and stock balances. These forecasts set the tone for the oil and gas sector, impacting oil prices and the stocks of energy companies. 19:00 (USA) – WASDE ...

... logistics chains and improve supply efficiency. These strategic investments are aimed at strengthening Slavneft's position in the market and ensuring sustainable growth in the long term. Where Is Slavneft Investing? Slavneft is one of Russia's leading oil and gas companies, specializing in the exploration, production, and refining of oil and gas. In 2023, the company allocated 98 billion rubles for the development of its key assets and projects. Main Assets of the Company: Oil Fields: Slavneft operates large ...

... above the inflation rate, and the Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) is closely monitoring retail pricing. However, this understanding is not law. The FAS ensures that the cost of fuel at gas stations is not inflated but does not set price ceilings. Gas stations purchase fuel in bulk at oil depots, on exchanges, and from refineries (NPPs). When wholesale prices rise significantly and rapidly, an increase in retail prices becomes unavoidable. The AI-95 gasoline brand has notably excelled, reaching an all-time high on Monday, August 4, exceeding 77,000 rubles per ...

... been slower than many expected due to low demand in winter and spring, along with informal requests from relevant agencies to oil companies not to raise prices immediately but to stretch the increases over time. Dmitry Gusev, deputy chair of the supervisory board of the "Reliable Partner" association and a member of the expert council for the "Gas Stations of Russia" competition, clarifies that the volume of supply will only rise by a few percent, not by 12-15 percent,...