... increase of about 1% over a day occurred amidst a combination of factors. Firstly, the U.S. Department of Energy reported an unexpected reduction in crude oil inventories by 3 million barrels over the past week, indicating stable demand and supporting the market. Secondly, investors are evaluating potential supply disruptions due to escalating sanctions: paradoxically, news about the tariffs imposed by Trump against India have pushed prices higher, as the market anticipates possible redistribution of oil flows and additional supply risks....

... has supported risk appetite. Wall Street, which set records in July, is facing volatility amid mixed signals. Investors are evaluating the prospects of an economic slowdown, but strong reports from tech giants are sustaining interest in risk assets, ... ... may soon shift to stimulative measures, while the Bank of Russia, after a recent rate cut, is considering further easing. U.S. Markets: Weak Labor Market and Fed Easing Expectations The American stock market finished the week with slight losses following ...

... safe-haven assets, such as gold, once again approached historical peaks. Investors from the CIS are particularly focused on the situation surrounding interest rates: the Federal Reserve paused its tightening policy, while the Central Bank of Russia is evaluating further steps following a recent rate cut. Below is a detailed overview of key economic news as of August 2, 2025, presented in a business style for investors. US Markets: Weak Employment Report and Expectations for Fed Policy Easing The American stock market ended the week with a slight decline following disappointing macroeconomic data. On Friday, the main Wall Street indices corrected downward (the S&P 500 lost ...

... challenge to American tech giants and the global AI industry as a whole. Investors need to factor this situation into their evaluations of the prospects for stocks in the tech sector and closely monitor developments. AI Cryptocurrencies Under Pressure ... ... project. This event has led to a sharper decline in prices within this asset category compared to other segments of the crypto market. What does this mean for the market? Loss of trust. The situation surrounding DeepSeek may dampen investor interest in ...

... ban on gasoline exports in August in Russia and subsequent steps by authorities (either lifting or extending the restriction after August 31) will impact both domestic fuel prices and available export volumes from Russia. Investors and traders will evaluate whether retail prices in the country stabilized and whether the restrictions could lead to gasoline shortages or, conversely, surplus in the domestic market.