.... In the U.S., after years of decline, the share of coal generation has increased again: in the early months of 2025, around 25% of electricity was generated by coal power plants—the highest figure in recent years. In several rapidly growing Asian economies (China, India, Vietnam, etc.), coal demand remains high as their energy systems are required to cover peak consumption periods. These facts underscore that the transition to clean energy is a gradual and complex process. In the coming years, the world will still heavily rely on oil, gas, and coal for reliable energy supply. Nonetheless, the long-term trajectory remains unchanged: each new year brings records in the introduction of RE capacities, increasing their share in the global energy balance,...

... (LNG) trade. According to Bloomberg, in 2024, approximately 16.5 million barrels of oil per day, or 26% of global supplies, were transported through the strait from Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Kuwait, the UAE, and Iran. Furthermore, nearly one-fifth of the world's LNG supplies, primarily from Qatar, passes through this strait. In the past, Iran has seized merchant vessels traversing the strait and has repeatedly threatened to block it. "Gromov from the IEF believes forecasts of soaring oil prices to ...

... focused on Russia, the Q3 GDP data is an important marker for global energy and commodity markets. It reflects how one of the world’s largest exporters of oil and gas is navigating inflation, sanctions, and shifting trade dynamics. A strong reading may ... ... demand and pricing pressures. Corporate dividend updates in Russia, while region-specific, highlight trends in resource-heavy economies. These payouts are significant in showcasing company resilience and investor confidence, even under challenging circumstances....

... liquid reserves, as well as to undergo mandatory annual audits for large companies (with a market capitalization over $50 billion). The new rules aim to protect investors and enhance trust in stablecoins. Against this backdrop, Tether, the issuer of the world's largest stablecoin USDT, has announced plans to expand into the U.S. market with the launch of a new stablecoin for institutional clients—a move made possible thanks to clear regulatory criteria. The U.S. administration's policy is currently ...

... interest in new issuances. Following the dot-com crash, demand for IPOs fell; however, with the advancement of new technologies and the emergence of startups, interest in primary placements resumed. Today, IPOs are practiced in many countries around the world — from developed economies to rapidly growing markets in Asia and Latin America. IPOs in Russia In Russia, the first attempts to create a stock market date back to the era of Peter I: in 1703, an exchange was established in St. Petersburg. However, actual trading in shares ...