... were characterized by a relatively mild winter and high storage inventories, which kept export prices at moderate levels. However, Gazprom's direct exposure to the European spot market diminished due to the decline in physical export volumes to Europe. Geopolitical factors and gas exports also set the tone for operational results. Sanctions and the political environment after 2022 led to conventional sales markets (Europe) being effectively closed: gas exports to the EU via pipelines fell to historical ...

... favorable conditions, Bitcoin may reach new heights by the year's end — optimistic scenarios place targets in the $150,000–180,000 range (with the boldest estimates reaching $200,000). Of course, volatility remains high, and any significant economic or geopolitical upheavals could trigger price corrections. However, overall, the fundamental backdrop is positive: institutional investors view BTC as the digital equivalent of gold, and many retail traders continue to adhere to the "buy the dip" ...

... Samsung Reports Global financial markets are finishing the week on an ambiguous note. On one hand, the US released weak labor market data indicating a sharp slowdown in hiring, which amplified concerns about economic growth prospects. On the other hand, geopolitical tensions have somewhat eased: the United States and the European Union managed to reach a compromise and avoid a large-scale trade war, bolstering risk appetite. Wall Street indices, after setting record highs in July, faced volatility amid ...

... Market Expectations and Investor Sentiment Ahead of trading on July 30, investor sentiment can be characterized as cautiously optimistic. Despite numerous sources of uncertainty (the concluding Fed meeting, a packed corporate earnings report calendar, geopolitical risks), the US stock market displays notable resilience. Indices have approached historical highs, and the VIX volatility index remains in relative low “calm” ranges. This indicates that market participants are not preemptively pricing ...

... hold funds in a reliable currency. Stablecoins such as USDT benefit from this situation as they serve as a digital equivalent of the dollar, allowing value retention within the cryptocurrency ecosystem without entering the banking system. Additionally, geopolitical uncertainty and local economic crises (e.g., debt issues in individual developing countries, currency restrictions, or banking crises) drive global demand for stablecoins. In countries with unstable national currencies and high inflation ...