... situation with gasoline and diesel supply is starting to stabilize. Below is a detailed overview of key news and trends across the oil, gas, energy, and commodity markets as of August 18, 2025. Oil Market: Supply Surplus and Weak Demand Limit Price Growth Global oil prices maintain relative stability, influenced by fundamental factors. The North Sea benchmark Brent trades around $65-$66 per barrel, while U.S. WTI is in the range of $62-$64. Current levels are approximately 10%-15% lower than a year ago,...

... within the startup ecosystem. A Wave of Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Large corporations have resumed their active hunt for promising startups, igniting a wave of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the tech sector. In the first six months of 2025, the global volume of startup acquisitions exceeded $100 billion, showing a growth of more than 155% compared to the same period last year. Corporate giants are willing to pay unprecedented sums for innovations in key areas—particularly in cybersecurity and AI infrastructure. For instance, Google has announced plans to acquire ...

... They Most Concentrated? The first indicator of ecosystem development is the number of existing unicorns within a country. At the start of 2024, there were over 1,450 unicorns globally. By mid-2024, this number reached approximately 1,658, although the growth rate is slowing (with only 127 new unicorns globally in 2024 compared to 229 in 2023). These "billion-dollar" startups are concentrated in just a few countries, with the top 15 countries accounting for around 97% of all unicorns. The United States is the undeniable leader, with approximately ...

... consumers both in Russia and abroad. Stay updated with the most relevant news on oil, gas, and the energy market. Energy Sector News – Sunday, August 3, 2025: Brent Around $73; Asia Emerges as Main Export Market for Russian Oil As August begins, the global fuel and energy complex is showing moderate growth and signs of stabilization. Oil prices remain high, with Brent holding steady around $73 per barrel (the highest since late June) amid ongoing geopolitical risks and strong seasonal demand. The European gas market remains relatively calm due to ...

... situation forms the background on which the market develops. The state of the economy (GDP growth rates, inflation, interest rates, exchange rates) directly affects the entire stock market. For example, a period of economic growth contributes to the growth of profits of many companies, which also pushes up the value of their shares, while a recession or crisis leads to a decrease in corporate indicators and pressure on asset prices. Thus, the analysis of global and country factors is an integral part of the fundamental analysis structure, allowing you to understand the conditions in which a business operates. Industry level. Each company operates in a certain sector of the economy, and the state of this ...