... interventions, and if that doesn't work, they may take concrete actions," believes Alexander Shepelev. Additionally, he adds, oil prices could rise due to various factors, such as local accidents, logistical bottlenecks, weather disruptions in oil and gas regions, and more. Moreover, the market may be underestimating the role of geopolitics, which may bring further surprises, including in the Middle East, says Shepelev. The drop in oil prices, as well as the reduction in oil and petroleum product exports, will inevitably impact budget ...

... price increases within inflation limits is likely to be upheld for diesel but breached for gasoline. As a result, the export ban on gasoline could extend into early 2025. Gusev believes it may be time to revisit state price regulation. The wholesale market creates more problems than it solves in ensuring fair prices. In the current socio-economic conditions, state regulation appears to be the optimal solution. However, this raises the question of how independent gas stations, which make up over half of all stations in Russia, will operate under price controls. They will still need to pay competitive wages, maintain equipment, and grow their businesses. Relying entirely on sales of ancillary goods is not feasible ...

... may affect CAD. U.S. Existing Home Sales (October) — 18:00 MSK: Indicates real estate market trends. EU Consumer Confidence (November) — 18:00 MSK: Reflects EU consumer sentiment. U.S. EIA Natural Gas Storage — 18:30 MSK: Can influence natural gas prices. Focus Points: Turkey and South Africa rate decisions could impact emerging market currencies. U.S. unemployment data and EU consumer confidence may indicate economic momentum. Friday, November 22 Preliminary PMI Data for November: Covering manufacturing and services activity in Australia, Japan, India, Germany, the eurozone,...

... influencing commodity prices and the profitability of energy companies. Additionally, global industrial production trends reflected in Eurozone data could shape demand expectations for U.S. exports and impact manufacturing activity. Impact on Investors Energy Markets: The Baker Hughes rig count will provide early signals on oil and gas production trends, influencing energy prices globally. Investors in energy stocks and commodities should monitor these changes closely. Currency Markets: UK GDP data may drive movements in the British pound, while Eurozone industrial production figures ...

... pharmaceutical and energy sectors. If, for instance, Eli Lilly and Gilead showcase significant sales growth, it will bolster interest in health care stocks. Meanwhile, ConocoPhillips' financial metrics will act as a barometer for the entire oil and gas market. Thus, the combination of trading news, signals from central banks, and corporate surprises on August 7 will shape investor sentiment and could set the direction for markets leading into the final session of the week.