... and diesel fuel. In July, exchange prices for automotive gasoline at the Saint Petersburg International Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange peaked (Grade AI-95 exceeded 75,000 rubles/ton), putting additional pressure on independent gas stations and consumers. Causes include a combination of seasonal factors—high summer demand from farmers and tourists—and supply constraints. Several refineries ( refineries ) halted operations for scheduled repairs in June and July, reducing gasoline and diesel production. Additionally, some major players, as determined by the Federal ...

... of the global TEC. Geopolitical moves—such as U.S. sanction pressure on Russian energy buyers—bring new risks and provoke a restructuring of trade flows. Simultaneously, market mechanisms continue to act: OPEC+ balances supply increases against demand, and consumers and businesses adapt to changing conditions, whether through seeking alternative suppliers or substituting energy sources. In traditional sectors (oil, gas, coal), a temporary strengthening of positions is observed due to high prices and the ...

... metrics: customer base, out-of-season unit economics, dividends/buybacks. Lumentum (LITE) — optics/semiconductors. We look at demand in telecom/smartphones and margin trajectory. Other Regions and Indices: Euro Stoxx 50, Nikkei 225, MOEX Euro Stoxx 50 ... ... reactions to oil/currencies. Nikkei 225 / Japan : the reporting season for Q2 continues; releases from a number of industrial and consumer companies, including manufacturing groups and auto components, are expected. MOEX / Russia : the agenda includes publications ...

... largest suppliers of diesel fuel on the global market. For Russian oil refineries, diesel is a key export product, with up to half of the country's diesel output historically sent abroad. After the closure of the European market—previously the primary consumer of Russian diesel—supplies were redirected to India, Turkey, and other countries. However, experts suggest that significant volumes of Russian diesel ultimately found their way to the European market. If global demand for diesel continues to decline, Russian producers will face stiff competition with other suppliers, who often have logistical advantages (excluding supplies to Turkey) and are not subject to sanctions. The IEA reports that declining demand ...

... Bitcoin and Ethereum) to retail investors starting October 2025. Simultaneously, new disclosure requirements regarding risks for consumers are being introduced. This shift reflects London’s ambition to maintain the competitiveness of its financial sector ... ... investments through existing crypto funds and trusts – capital inflow into such products is setting records, reflecting growing demand. The approval of the first spot ETF in the US would be a historic event, definitively cementing the link between the traditional ...