... companies strive to maintain prices, anticipating the prompt lifting of the export ban. However, restrictions are likely to remain in place into September—their cancellation can be expected only closer to the cold season when fuel demand begins to decline. The market has already reacted to the announced interventions: in the second half of July, wholesale prices stopped rising. As of July 25, AI-92 gasoline fell by about 1.5% (to ~65,300 rubles per ton), and AI-95 by 1.1% (to ~75,400 rubles per ...

... billion tons, setting a new record. The main contribution to this growth will come from China, where domestic coal production is expanding to support the energy sector. However, global coal demand is expected to grow by just 0.2% this year, and a slight decline is anticipated in 2026. Essentially, consumption has approached a “peak plateau,” reflecting the accelerated transition of many countries to cleaner energy sources. For Russia, the coal industry in 2025 presents a mixed outlook. On one hand,...

... fluctuations, it is advisable to avoid the "buy and hold until the price rises" strategy, as it can lead to losses in the long run. In this case, it is crucial to include tools in the portfolio that can generate profit even during active index declines. Over the past decade, the market has seen a rise in quotes. However, Tereshkin believes that this period is behind us. Currently, there are no reasons to anticipate a decrease in asset values. At the same time, one should not expect rapid growth ...

... applied to Ukraine's defense industry facilities. This event may increase geopolitical tensions, affecting currency rates and commodity assets. Corporate Earnings Reports: Pre-Market (Before U.S. Market Opens): Kohl's Corp (KSS): An expected revenue decline of 5.0% may signal challenges in retail and negatively impact the consumer goods sector. Best Buy Co. Inc. (BBY): An anticipated revenue decrease of 1.3% could reflect reduced consumption of electronics, important for assessing trends in the technology ...

... margin for diesel fuel sales is even higher — 5.69 rubles per liter. In 2023, the minimum margin for AI-92 dropped to minus 1.8 rubles per liter, while for diesel, it was minus 0.5 rubles per liter. "In the fall of 2023, we observed a prolonged decline in margins not only for AI-95 but also for AI-92 and diesel fuel. This period lasted for about 2–3 months," the company's experts note. This year, the difference is that the issues are observed only with AI-95, which is related to fluctuations ...