... negative market reactions to new stringent measures against Russia. This pertains to the imposition of 100% tariffs on Russian exports and secondary sanctions against buyers of Russian oil and gas. The prospect of such moves maintains uncertainty and adds a risk premium to barrel prices. Moscow, for its part, has stated that it has no intention of altering its policy under external pressure, thus maintaining market tension. OPEC+ actions and rising production. OPEC+ countries are sequentially increasing ...

... about 548,000 barrels per day in quotas is expected in August (above original plans), with a similar rise likely in September. Recently, the OPEC+ monitoring committee reaffirmed its commitment to implementing agreements and hinted at a readiness to add production to prevent shortages in the autumn market. These additional volumes somewhat limit price increases. As a result of the combined influences, the oil market displays relative equilibrium. Brent is holding around $68–70 per barrel, gaining ...

... confirmed the overall picture that the manufacturing sector in the US is experiencing cooling in 2025 due to high rates and the depletion of deferred demand. Since there were no surprises, the dollar and stock indexes reacted little. However, this data adds to the mosaic of the market analysis: alongside similar indices from the New York and Philadelphia Feds, data from Richmond underscores the necessity of caution – the Fed is unlikely to want to overly prolong tightening given the observed weaknesses ...

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... supply. Another dispute involves the delineation of marshy areas of Sir Creek in the delta of the Indus River to the south. Although Sir Creek and the waters of the Indus River do not elicit similar emotional responses from the masses, these issues also add to tensions and can be used as leverage during periods of escalation. Religious and ideological contradictions. Historical grievances related to the religious partition of India continue to poison the relationship between New Delhi and Islamabad. ...