..., and Ecosystem Development Alongside growing investments, the infrastructure of the cryptocurrency market is expanding. The mining sector continues to set new records. In the last week of July, the total computing power of the Bitcoin network (hash rate) reached an all-time high, and mining difficulty updated its peak during the latest calibration. This indicates that increasingly more resources are being invested in BTC mining, strengthening the network's security and decentralization. Major mining companies are announcing ...

... rate during the same period, which was 0.02 percent. However, if we consider the statistics since the beginning of the year, gasoline prices are still lagging behind: AI-92 has increased by 4.2 percent, AI-95 by 3.9 percent, while the average inflation rate in the country was 4.61 percent. On the exchange, after a slight decrease at the end of last week, quotations are also rising. The AI-92 grade reached an all-time high at the end of June and remains at a very high level to this day, while the AI-95 is very close to setting another record. On July 11, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak reported that the government would monitor the situation on the exchange throughout ...

... (MSK): Eurozone – ECB Interest Rate Decision A key event for currency and bond markets, the ECB’s decision will be closely watched for signals on monetary policy amid current economic challenges. Markets will focus on any adjustments to interest rates or forward guidance. 16:30 (MSK): USA – Producer Price Index (PPI) for November The PPI measures inflation at the producer level, often serving as a precursor to retail inflation trends. High readings could reinforce expectations of tighter Federal Reserve policy. 16:30 (MSK): USA – Initial Jobless Claims This weekly data point serves as an indicator of the health of the U.S. labor market. An increase in claims could signal a slowdown ...

... exceeded 77 billion cubic meters (over 72% of capacity) as early as August 10 and continue to grow. Europeans have injected over 40 billion cubic meters of gas over the summer months, nearing the target of 90% capacity by November 1. Current filling rates indicate a high likelihood of achieving – or even exceeding – planned reserves ahead of schedule. High storage levels and a steady influx of liquefied natural gas (LNG) through terminals maintain a relatively calm pricing situation. Summer quotes at the European ...

... a decrease in its demand and, accordingly, its value. In addition, investor expectations were influenced by US economic policy and the outlook for inflation. Investors assume that in the context of increased inflation and the likely continuation of high interest rates by the Federal Reserve, gold will be less attractive as a means of protecting capital. In this scenario, gold's attractiveness decreases, since the yield on dollar assets looks more favorable. It is also worth considering the impact of Trump's policies....