... following the meeting between Russian and U.S. leaders. On one hand, the lack of significant progress means sustained sanctions pressure, which curbs traders' activity. On the other hand, the mere existence of ongoing negotiations somewhat reduces the geopolitical risk premium. As a result, oil prices are fluctuating within a narrow range, lacking incentives for either a new rally or a collapse. The combined influence of these factors creates a supply surplus that keeps the oil market in a state close to overproduction. Exchange prices are consistently holding below last year’s highs. Several analysts suggest that if trends continue, the average Brent price ...

... oil prices rose last week for the first time after several weeks of decline, although they remain relatively stable under the influence of fundamental factors. The Brent crude price increased from approximately $65 to around $68 per barrel (with U.S. WTI ... ... conservation. Additionally, slowing industrial growth in China is limiting the appetite of the world's second-largest oil consumer. Geopolitical Uncertainty: The protracted conflict and new sanction measures add a risk premium to the market. On one hand, the ...

... Commodity Markets: Oil Balances, Gold Returns in Value Commodity markets have established relative equilibrium, although the influence of fundamental factors diverges. Oil prices are being held in a narrow range, reflecting the struggle between supply ... ... instance, a thaw in trade relations between the US and the EU), risks remain—from a potential deepening of economic downturns to geopolitical tensions in other regions. All of this supports demand for gold as a "safe haven" for capital. Analysts ...

... doing business in Russia and on Russian assets (the ruble, eurobonds), while a postponement or easing of measures could reduce geopolitical tensions. Economic statistics from Europe on this day are also drawing attention. Switzerland will release GDP data ... ... strong franc may have slowed its growth in the second quarter. A zero or negative GDP growth could raise alarm about external influences, while a confident increase in the indicator would strengthen the franc and affirm the effectiveness of anti-inflation ...

... price, Ethereum will almost certainly experience declines, following the general sentiment. Besides Bitcoin, Ethereum is also influenced by trends in other major cryptocurrencies and tokens. For instance, successful growth of competing platforms (Solana,... ... search of higher yields. On the flip side, risks cannot be ignored: a sudden spike in inflation or other economic shocks (e.g., geopolitical conflicts, energy crises) could lead to a return to tightening policies, cooling interest in crypto-assets. The key ...