... Investors seek safe-haven assets such as U.S. government bonds and gold to mitigate risks. Commodity Markets Energy: Oil and gas prices remain volatile due to the global transition to renewable energy sources. Metals: Demand for lithium, copper, and rare ... ... remain above normal levels. China The Chinese economy is gradually recovering due to measures aimed at stimulating domestic consumption. Investments in infrastructure and technology continue to support growth. Russia The Russian economy demonstrates ...

... the supervisory board of the "Reliable Partner" association and a member of the expert council of the "Russian Gas Station" competition, the end of the high-demand season and the production capabilities of Russian refineries make reopening ... ... to reimpose the ban. Current gasoline production volumes are being monitored, and they should be sufficient for both domestic consumption and export. Gusev emphasizes that the sole condition for lifting the gasoline export ban should be maintaining ...

... inevitably lead to higher prices for international air travel. Aviation is one of the fastest-growing sources of greenhouse gas emissions. To address this, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), which includes 193 member states, including ... ... program is in its first voluntary phase, but starting in 2027, compliance will become mandatory. Airlines will report fuel consumption data for international flights, which will be used to calculate CO2 emissions, explained Alexey Okhapkin, Director ...

... amidst hopes that recession can be avoided. Additionally, external factors will influence sentiments: fluctuations in oil and gas prices (important for European industry) and the euro-to-dollar exchange rate (a strong euro may restrain exporters). Nikkei ... ... downturn in manufacturing might support the belief in a "soft landing" for the global economy. 2) Labor Market and Consumption in the USA: Data on unemployment and home sales will provide important signals. Low jobless claims and a resilient ...

... GMT: New Zealand – RBNZ Press Conference. 11:30 GMT: Germany – GfK Consumer Climate for December. 13:30 GMT: U.S. – Initial Jobless Claims, Durable Goods Orders for October, Preliminary GDP for Q3 2024, Trade Balance for October, and Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index for October. 15:45 GMT: U.S. – Chicago PMI for November. 16:00 GMT: U.S. – Pending Home Sales for October. 16:30 GMT: U.S. – EIA Natural Gas Storage Report. 17:00 GMT: U.S. – Baker Hughes Oil Rig Count. ECB Speech: Lane from the ECB is scheduled to speak. Impact on U.S. and Europe: The release of U.S. GDP and PCE data will provide insights into economic growth and inflation, influencing ...