... exports by 500,000 barrels per day. Thanks to these measures, global supplies remain relatively limited. Additional support for prices was also provided by temporary disruptions to Black Sea oil exports in July, as well as reports of partial easing of US sanctions on Venezuelan oil supplies, which, however, has a long-term nature. As a result, oil quotes continue to balance: markets are waiting for clearer signals regarding the state of global demand before choosing a direction for movement. Meanwhile,...

... high interest rates. Eurozone: Industrial Production (October) (13:00 MSK) Data will help assess the industrial sector's condition in the region. Russia: Q3 2024 GDP Data (19:00 MSK) Updated Russian economic growth indicator under high inflation and sanctions pressure. Baker Hughes Data on Active Oil and Gas Rigs (20:00 MSK) Decrease or increase in drilling rigs affects oil and gas supply expectations. Key Friday Reports (US and Russia) Russian companies: NPO "Nauka" (NAUK): Extraordinary shareholders meeting on dividends for 9 months of 2024 at 2.92 rubles per share. Novorossiysk Grain Plant (NKHP): Last day to buy shares with dividends of 17.12 rubles per ...

... licensing and partnership news bolster confidence that USD Coin complies with legislation and is less susceptible to sudden bans or sanctions. Consequently, the price of USDC remains stable; investors do not expect the token to vanish from markets due to regulatory ... ... International Settlements) are issuing recommendations for the oversight of stablecoins to minimize systemic risks. So far, neither the US nor the EU has implemented strict restrictions on the use of USDC by individuals. However, investors should stay alert for ...

... potential for oil price growth is limited by signs of slowing global economic growth. Mixed macroeconomic statistics from the US and cooling in China lead to forecasts of only moderate increases in raw material demand in the second half of the year. Many ... ... countries) and pressure factors (economic slowdown and potential increases in non-OPEC supplies, for example, in the event of sanctions relief). The precious metals market continues to show high activity. Gold remains near historical highs, although its ...

... these accusations do not materialize, they create an information backdrop that could provoke short-term fluctuations in trust. Legal threats also include potential new regulatory measures—for instance, if Tether were to be declared illegal in the US or another major region or face sanctions (similar to what has been done against some cryptocurrency mixers). While this scenario currently seems unlikely given Tether's lack of direct jurisdiction, investors should monitor political statements closely. 4. Competition and Technological ...