... slowdown, which in turn supports oil consumption. Additionally, supply constraints persist: OPEC+ countries continue voluntary production limits, and specific export disruptions (such as the temporary suspension of Azeri BTC crude oil shipments through ... ... barrel if the risks of weak demand re-emerge. Thus, oil prices are currently balancing between supporting factors (OPEC+ supply cuts and export limitations from some countries) and pressure factors (economic slowdown and potential increases in non-OPEC supplies,...

... in May 2024 to 150,000 bpd in June, with gasoline's share in Russia's total maritime petroleum product exports increasing from 4% to 7%. While fuel oil and diesel continue to dominate Russian petroleum exports, the increased gasoline exports amidst production cuts heighten the risk of shortages in the domestic market. In spring and summer 2024, the Russian fuel market entered another phase of rapid price increases. The cumulative rise in gasoline prices over nine weeks, from May 7 to July 8, reached 2.5%,...

... lost market share while taking advantage of a relatively favorable market environment, as geopolitical factors support prices, according to Dmitry Skryabin, portfolio manager at the Alpha Capital Management Company. It has long been promised that the production cuts were a temporary measure that could be reversed later, stated Stanislav Mitrahovich, an expert from the Financial University and the National Energy Security Fund. "If the opportunity to rebound is continuously postponed, it could destabilize ...

... business and clients' willingness to invest in risk management. Conversely, declines in performance might hint that companies are cutting spending on insurance services amid economic uncertainty. Charter Communications – the second-largest cable operator ... ... metals) and expectations from "green" energy. The company's report will reveal whether it has managed to maintain high productivity and profitability. Improved performance from Southern Copper signals sustained demand for industrial metals, while ...

... indicates a potential cooling in oil prices that could affect the profitability of oil-dependent companies in the longer term, especially if demand does not meet supply growth. What This Means for Investors Short-Term Price Support Opportunities The steady production cuts by OPEC+ and growth in demand create favorable conditions for maintaining prices over the short term. This can be an attractive opportunity for investors in energy stocks and oil companies, especially those with robust cost management, which can ...