... that under the current regulatory model, electricity prices in the European Union (EU) depend on the cost of balancing generation, with gas-fired power plants playing a key role in covering sharp spikes in energy demand. As a result, the rising cost of fuel for gas-fired power plants leads to higher electricity prices, the expert clarified. According to Tereshkin, gas prices will continue to rise on the exchange during the winter. Meanwhile, Dmitry Skryabin, a portfolio manager at Alpha Capital ...

... altcoins remains strong. Projects with actively developing ecosystems and prospects for launching ETFs are especially sought after. Expectations for the imminent appearance of exchange-traded funds on XRP, Solana, and even some meme cryptocurrencies fuel forecasts for a new "altseason" in the coming months. Regulation: Global Initiatives and Industry Support The regulatory environment surrounding cryptocurrencies in 2025 is undergoing significant changes, as authorities in various countries ...

... to the inflation expectation data from Europe and U.S. economic indicators (trade balance, housing market, consumer sentiment). These indicators set the overall tone; for instance, above-expected inflation expectations or strong employment data may fuel discussions about further central bank policies, potentially influencing investor sentiment. In the afternoon, the focus will shift to corporate reports. Corporate earnings on July 29, 2025, span a wide range of sectors—from high-tech and fintech to industry and consumer sectors. Investors ...

... moderate decline in the energy segment. In contrast, coal handling increased to 60.8 million tons (+2.2%), reflecting a shift in fuel flow direction toward exports in the Far East. Containerized cargo flows saw negligible changes, totaling 18.2 million tons ... ... necessitates a reassessment of investment analysis in light of new logistical trends. Transport Strategy: updating routing policies and expanding cooperation at the international level could help stabilize cargo traffic and improve the profitability ...

... Despite volatility, Ether is considered an asset with enormous technological potential. XRP: Multi-Year Highs and New Benchmarks The XRP token (Ripple) is among the market leaders, recently reaching price levels not seen since late 2018. This surge was fueled by significant legal victories for Ripple: a US court confirmed that secondary sales of XRP do not constitute securities, alleviating substantial regulatory risks. The final resolution in the dispute with the SEC is still pending (the regulator's ...