..., some nations are temporarily increasing coal burn to avoid purchasing expensive gas. As a result, global coal consumption remains at a plateau. In 2026, IEA analysts expect the beginning of a gradual decline in global coal demand – contingent on accelerating the energy transition and shifting China's economy towards gas and RES. For now, however, the coal sector is delivering nearly record levels of electricity production worldwide, remaining an essential component of energy supplies. Oil Products ...

... several Indian startups have closed funding rounds garnering tens and hundreds of millions of dollars, while a range of successful companies announced intentions to go public. Africa is also witnessing an unprecedented influx of venture investments, accelerating the development of local startup ecosystems. From Nigerian fintech projects to Kenyan agritech startups—more teams on the continent are attracting international capital for their growth. Latin America is not lagging behind either: in countries ...

... margin for the winter. Experts, however, warn that risks are not entirely eliminated: an abnormally cold winter could sharply increase fuel consumption, and competition with Asia for new LNG cargos may intensify if economic growth in Asian countries accelerates. Nevertheless, the balance in Europe’s gas market currently appears stable, and prices remain relatively moderate. This is a favorable situation for European industry and energy ahead of the heating season. International Politics: Summit ...

... meeting will determine future policy: it is expected that a combination of market mechanisms (increasing fuel supply) and government tools (subsidies, tax maneuvers) will gradually help to alleviate the situation in the fuel market. Gas Sector: Europe Accelerates Storage Filling Ahead of Winter The European gas market is entering autumn well-prepared. EU countries are actively accumulating gas reserves, aiming to ensure energy security ahead of the upcoming winter. As of mid-August, underground gas ...

... conducted—a significant milestone in Ethereum’s roadmap. The Cancun Upgrade implemented proto-danksharding (EIP-4844), aimed at enhancing network scalability by improving the efficiency of Layer 2 solutions. In simple terms, this upgrade reduces costs and accelerates transactions in secondary networks (rollups), which is expected to increase the influx of users and projects to the platform in the long term. Currently, the immediate impact of the Cancun Upgrade on ETH's price is indirect—it reduces load ...