... 2 emissions skyrocketed, and electricity prices surged. However, by 2025, the situation has stabilized: gas storages are full, and new wind and solar generation capacities have been introduced, causing the share of coal in the EU's energy balance to decline once again. Despite new temperature records (for instance, extreme heat in late July led to water overheating at some nuclear power plants, complicating their cooling), Europe's energy system is withstanding peak loads without major outages. Grid ...

... Reasons, Forecasts, and Implications By the end of 2024, the exchange rate of the ruble closed for the first time in history above the 100 rubles per US dollar mark, demonstrating a significant weakening against major global currencies. What caused such a decline, what can we expect in 2025, and how will this impact the economy and the population — we analyze in this article. 2024 Year-End Summary: Ruble Exchange Rate Dynamics The ruble weakened amidst a range of internal and external factors. According ...

... suggests that investors are willing to pay significantly more for each unit of corporate earnings, indicating an unrealistic optimism. Historically, periods of high CAPE values have been succeeded either by long-term stagnation or substantial market declines. Why is the S&P 500 CAPE So High? The rise in the CAPE ratio has been driven by several factors: Record Levels of the Stock Market – the S&P 500 has set multiple new highs in 2024. Investor Optimism – expectations of ongoing economic growth ...

... she noted that petroleum product imports reached 218 million tons, constituting 17% of global totals. Concurrently, Europe reduced LNG imports by 35 billion cubic meters—from 168 billion cubic meters in 2023 to 133 billion in 2024. U.S. exports also declined—from 76 billion cubic meters in 2023 to 61 billion cubic meters in 2024. The expert emphasized that despite the U.S. positioning itself as the largest net exporter of oil, it continues to import significant volumes, primarily from Canada. Total ...

... restricting access for Chinese companies to critical components. However, DeepSeek's success might call the effectiveness of this strategy into question. Possible Consequences for the US Stock Market Experts warn that the threat from DeepSeek may result in: A decline in the stock prices of American tech companies, especially those whose business models depend on the production and sale of high-tech chips. Increased competition in the AI sector, potentially leading to lower margins and slower growth rates for ...