... Gazprombank. Meanwhile, the EU is preparing a new sanctions package to ban LNG imports from Russia. What consequences might Gazprom, Russia, and the EU face if supplies are entirely halted? Last week, the U.S. imposed blocking sanctions on Gazprombank. European buyers of Gazprom's gas are required to pay in rubles through this bank. If European businesses fail to negotiate exceptions with the U.S. by December 20—the deadline for ceasing operations with the bank—this will halt Russian gas deliveries....

... indicating resilient demand and preventing a sharp drop in prices. At the same time, expectations of monetary policy easing in major economies fuel investor interest in commodity assets, including oil. As a result, by the end of the week, the oil market is in ... ... sensitive to any news regarding economic risks or changes in OPEC+ policy. Gas Market: Record Storage Levels Reduce Price Risks The European natural gas market continues to build inventories ahead of the winter season. According to Gas Infrastructure Europe,...

... China remains sluggish despite stimulating measures being implemented. Weak retail sales growth in one of the world's largest economies limits optimism in commodity markets reliant on Chinese demand. Retail Sales (US, July): +0.5% MoM. American consumers ... ... monetary policy: market participants are assessing how the received inflation and demand data might influence future Fed decisions. European Company Earnings Reports European markets also do not expect new financial results from leading corporations over the ...

... redirected volumes to Europe. Meanwhile, New Delhi noted that Western countries continue trading with Russia in many sectors. The European Union still acquires energy resources, fertilizers, and metallurgical products from Russia, while the U.S. imports various ... ... of these purchases is to ensure stable and affordable energy prices for Indian consumers, a priority for one of the largest economies in the world. Analysts estimate that India may resort to retaliatory measures or increase focus on alternative partners,...

... 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 ... ... any news regarding economic risks or changes in OPEC+ policy. Gas Market: Record Filling of Storage Reduces Price Risks The European natural gas market continues to build reserves ahead of the winter season. According to Gas Infrastructure Europe, underground ...