... risks remain: pricing pressure in the generics market and legal settlement costs (e.g., concerning the opioid crisis) could impact profitability. Generac (GNRC) – an American manufacturer of backup generators and energy storage systems. Following the pandemic boom in demand (as many installed home generators), the company now faces a cooling market and increased competition in the solar panel and battery sectors. Nevertheless, Q2 forecasts expect stabilization: revenue around $1.02 billion (+2% year-on-year),...

... production in Venezuela increased from 740,000 to 840,000 barrels per day between October 2023 and May 2024, greatly surpassing the most recent low of 340,000 barrels per day in September 2020, when oil production in the country was severely impacted by the pandemic and sanctions. However, even May's production level was more than four times lower than the historical peak of 3.45 million barrels per day reached in 1998. For further production growth, Venezuela will need to attract investors, who already ...

... national debt has climbed. Higher rates mean that the government must allocate more funds to pay interest on outstanding debt, leaving fewer resources for other budgetary needs. This creates a feedback loop where debt drives further costs. COVID-19 Pandemic Response The pandemic had a profound impact on the global economy, prompting the U.S. government to implement extensive support measures, including: Direct Payments: Stimulus checks helped stabilize consumer demand during economic shutdowns....

... programs. As a result, a significant portion of budget revenues is directed to servicing the accumulated debt, aggravating the situation and creating a vicious circle in which debt stimulates further increases in spending. 3. Consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic The pandemic has had an unprecedented impact on the global economy, and the United States is no exception. In response to the crisis, the US government has undertaken large-scale support programs for the population and businesses, which included: ...

..., are undergoing a revolution. It allows to achieve the desired results with minimum effort and resources. Abstract The difficult economic situation in the world, active development of renewable energy technologies, geopolitical upheaval, COVID-19 pandemic - all of this, to one degree or another, has an impact on the global market of oil products. Such problems induce market participants to look for ways of creation strong, mutually beneficial relations between sellers and customers of oil products ...