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Energy Sector News – Thursday, July 31, 2025: Brent Exceeds $72; US Fed Keeps Rate Unchanged

... of coal, is likely to maintain its combustion volumes at last year’s levels or decrease them slightly in 2025 (an expected reduction of less than 1% compared to 2024). Meanwhile, European countries, having filled their gas storages and launched new RES capacities, are scaling back coal-fired generation. After a surge in coal generation during 2022–2023 (when coal temporarily replaced expensive gas), the share of coal in the EU energy system is reverting downward. Nevertheless, coal remains an important energy ...

How to Automate Business Processes for Increased Efficiency

... performance, reduce costs, and enhance productivity. Implementing modern technologies helps tackle tasks faster and with lower expenses, which is particularly relevant in a highly competitive environment. I will discuss the key aspects of automation, the tools that can be used, and provide recommendations ... ... tasks more efficiently, freeing up employees to tackle more complex issues. The main advantages of automation include: Cost Reduction. Automation helps decrease manual labor costs and minimize errors that can arise from performing tasks manually. Increased ...

Bitcoin: Decrease in Mining Difficulty and Market Consequences

... of miners, instantly raising the breakeven threshold for equipment. Such shocks can only be offset by increases in prices or reductions in operational costs. Network Difficulty and Hash Rate. These parameters dictate how many miners must share a fixed income. When ... ... costs and is the first to exit the market when profitability drops. Electricity Costs. Energy rates represent one of the largest expenses for miners. Cheap energy at farm locations (e.g., renewable sources or excess supply in energy markets) provides a competitive ...

Economic Events and Company Earnings – Thursday, July 31, 2025: U.S. Inflation, Central Bank Rates, Reports from Apple and Amazon

... revenue now constitutes over 90% of the business. The company’s losses are gradually narrowing: a net loss of about -$0.15…-0.20 per share is expected, significantly better than -$0.80 a year ago. Roku conducted rigorous cost optimization measures in 2024 (staff reductions, decreased marketing expenses), the effects of which are becoming evident. A key question for the report is audience engagement dynamics: if the number of active accounts on Roku platforms continues to grow steadily (in Q1, it was 71.6 million, with expectation of ~74 million ...

Energy Sector News – Wednesday, July 30, 2025: Brent Surpasses $70; Europe Accelerates Gas Injections Before Winter

On July 30, 2025, significant changes in the energy sector may impact both Russian and global energy markets. The ongoing ... ... unprecedented increase in American energy exports to Europe in exchange for partial tariff reductions on European goods. Over the next three years, the European Union pledged... .... Following a surge in coal generation in 2022-2023 (when coal temporarily replaced expensive gas), the share of coal in the EU’s energy system is rolling back down....