... economy. A decline could lower demand for U.S. and global exports, particularly in consumer goods. Natural Gas Inventories (U.S., 6:30 PM MSK): Changes in U.S. gas inventories could influence global energy markets. Significant shifts might affect European gas prices, especially during the winter season. Corporate Reports Baidu Inc (BIDU): Expected revenue decline of 0.7%. This may influence investor sentiment in the tech sector, impacting global tech market trends. PDD Holdings Inc (PDD): Projected revenue ...

... bring significant internal drivers — no major quarterly earnings reports from Russian companies are scheduled for August 1. Therefore, investors in Russia will primarily rely on external factors. Special attention should be paid to the dynamics of oil prices and shares in the oil and gas sector after the release of reports from ExxonMobil and Chevron: any surprises from these global leaders could influence assessments of Russian oil and gas outlooks. Additionally, the U.S. Non-Farm Payrolls statistics could affect global investor ...

... seasonal norms. Due to a hot summer and high demand for air conditioning, the rate of stock replenishment is slowing. For commodity market investors, it’s crucial whether stocks will be sufficient for the fall/winter period. The report also affects gas prices: slower growth in stocks could support Henry Hub prices, while a faster than usual injection could alleviate price pressure. Overall, gas data have a pinpoint effect, primarily impacting the energy sector and the currencies of LNG exporters. Geopolitics: ...

... shares have skyrocketed over 500% in the past year amid a sharp increase in sales and profits. In contrast, Gazprom’s capitalization has sharply declined in recent years—sanctions and the loss of key export markets have led to a crash in the stock price of the Russian gas giant. Pop Mart: The Phenomenon of Labubu Toys Pop Mart International Group was founded in China in 2010 and initially began as a small toy store in Beijing. The company gained fame through its “blind box” concept: collectible figurines are sold ...

... Union has adopted its 18th sanctions package against Russia, which includes a series of measures targeting the Russian oil and gas sector. "The EU has just approved one of the most stringent packages of sanctions to date against Russia," stated ... ... a press release from the EU Council, the 18th sanctions package includes a “dynamic reduction” of the cap on Russian oil prices from the current $60 to $47.6 per barrel and introduces “an automatic dynamic mechanism for adjusting the price ceilings ...