... testament to the accelerated transition to eco-friendly technologies and changes in the country's energy balance. Learn more about the trends and implications of this surge. The share of electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids in passenger car sales in the United States has reached 10%. Demand for electricity from passenger electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids in the U.S. surged by 69% in the first two months of 2025, totaling 2.9 billion kWh. According to the Energy Information Administration ...

... Consumption The Chinese market remains one of the key engines of growth for the global macroeconomy and consumer demand. With the world’s second-largest economy and a population exceeding 1.4 billion, China has long been the largest market for retail sales and smartphones. For instance, analysts have noted that for Apple Inc., the Chinese consumer market is its largest smartphone market, and a decline in sales in China immediately impacts the company's revenue. The slowdown in China's economic growth ...

... exposure to the European spot market diminished due to the decline in physical export volumes to Europe. Geopolitical factors and gas exports also set the tone for operational results. Sanctions and the political environment after 2022 led to conventional sales markets (Europe) being effectively closed: gas exports to the EU via pipelines fell to historical lows. For example, transit through Ukraine, which had been contracted until the end of 2024, virtually ceased in 2025. The main external market has ...

... (BA) – Report Before Market Open Forecasts: Loss of approximately -$1.30 per share on revenue of ~$21.7 billion (up 29% year-on-year). Despite significant revenue growth, Boeing still expects to report a quarterly loss. Commentary: The increase in sales is attributed to ramping production of commercial airplanes (particularly the 737 MAX), yet one-off costs and delivery delays continue to pressure profits. Investors will be looking for signals of progress in addressing manufacturing issues and ...

... direction. In Europe, Germany and the Eurozone’s ZEW Economic Sentiment Index will provide a gauge of business and investor confidence, impacting the euro and European stocks. The U.S. will release its Small Business Optimism Index and Redbook Retail Sales, critical indicators of consumer sentiment and spending patterns. Emerging market updates from Brazil and India on retail and industrial output will also be in focus, as they signal growth trends in these key regions. Stay informed on the potential ...