... Energy Sector News as of August 15, 2025: Russia and US Negotiations in Alaska, Sanction Pressures, Brent Oil Price Forecasts, Gas Market Situation, Extension of Gasoline Export Ban, and Measures to Stabilize Fuel Prices in Russia. In mid-August, the global fuel and energy complex is demonstrating mixed trends. The oil market faces pressure due to rising supply and slowing demand, increasing the risks of further price declines. At the same time, geopolitical intrigue comes to the forefront: the crucial summit between Russia and the US in Alaska may impact ...

... attract the largest volumes of venture investments. At the end of 2023, the U.S. maintained its status as the largest venture market, with American startups raising around $170 billion in funding (the lowest figure since 2017 but still around 50% of the global total). In comparison, China, the second-largest market, showed signs of recovery, raising an estimated $60–70 billion in venture investments for 2023, significantly less than the U.S. The trends in early 2024 confirm this landscape. In the first half of 2024, American startups collectively raised $89.4 billion in VC investments—four times more than Chinese startups ($22.9 billion). The United Kingdom, with the most developed venture ...

... to see if this positive trend continues: strong results from HCA will bolster confidence in sustained demand for medical services, while signs of a slowdown may raise concerns about the impact of increased costs on sector profitability. Aon plc – a global insurance and risk management firm, one of the largest brokerage firms in the world. Quarterly results from Aon will show trends in demand for corporate insurance and consulting services amid volatile markets. Rising interest rates may have boosted investment income from insurance reserves, but they also present challenges for Aon's clients in terms of more expensive financing....

... us to identify long-term trends and cyclical fluctuations in the Russian stock market. For a deep understanding, it is necessary to take into account a number of factors that have a significant impact on its value. Let's consider the key periods and trends: Before 2008: the period is characterized, in general, by growth interrupted by short-term corrections. The dynamics were influenced by both global economic processes and internal factors, including oil prices and political stability. 2008-2009: the global financial crisis led to a sharp drop in the index, reflecting the negative impact on the Russian economy. Recovery was gradual. 2010-2014: ...

... important: a stable government, predictable legislation, absence of geopolitical tension create favorable conditions for business, while political crises or sanctions can negatively affect the securities market. The goal of this stage is to identify the global trend. If the economy is growing and the stock market is on the rise, the investor expects a generally favorable background for most companies (even weak firms can grow along with the market). If there is a decline or recession, you should be careful: ...