... traditions of Thanksgiving, its impact on the closure of major U.S. financial markets, and the ripple effects felt by global investors. Discover how reduced trading activity and increased volatility during this holiday can influence commodities, stocks, and international markets. Plus, learn why Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, is a crucial indicator for the U.S. economy and retail sector. Plan your investment strategies wisely during this period of market pause and volatility. Read the full article ...

... Event The Norwegian Sovereign Fund (Norges Bank Investment Management) significantly increased its 'indirect' long position in Bitcoin by approximately 200% year-on-year by the end of Q2 2025. This exposure has been formed through shares in publicly traded companies associated with the crypto market and digital assets: MicroStrategy , Metaplanet , Coinbase , and several other industry issuers. For investors, this signals a growing institutional demand for cryptocurrencies while adhering to internal restrictions on direct ownership of digital currencies. How the 'Indirect' Long Position in Bitcoin is Formed Through the balance sheets of holding companies: Buying shares in MicroStrategy and Metaplanet provides access to the appreciation of ...

... average cost of Australian coal reached ~$113 per ton—its highest since the beginning of the year—while coal from South Africa traded around $94 per ton. Price increases are fueled by steady demand from power stations in Asian countries (China, India, Vietnam,... ... energy (wind, solar, etc.) continues to accelerate, it is impossible to completely abandon traditional fuels overnight. The International Energy Agency forecasts that global coal-based electricity generation will begin to gradually decline after 2025....

... situation due to rising gasoline and diesel prices. In July, exchange prices for automobile gasoline at the Saint Petersburg International Commodity Exchange reached historical highs (the AI-95 grade exceeded 75,000 rubles/ton), creating additional pressure ... ... on the exchange is also being considered (currently set at 15% of production for gasoline) — this will enhance liquidity in trades and saturate the market with supply. In August, the rate of growth in retail prices will slow down somewhat — oilmen ...

... months. Wholesale gasoline prices in Russia began to decline in October, according to data from trading on the St. Petersburg International Mercantile Exchange (SPIMEX). The price of 1 ton of AI-92 gasoline in the European part of Russia (the most liquid ... ... retail prices and lift the export ban on gasoline. He notes that up to 20-25% of all gasoline produced in Russia is currently traded on the SPIMEX. The exchange's regulatory minimum for refinery trading is 15% of gasoline production and 16% of diesel. ...