... since late June. Meanwhile, American WTI is holding steady around $69. Several factors are fueling the price increase: Trade De-escalation Between the U.S. and Allies: A framework agreement between Washington and Brussels has prevented the escalation of trade disputes. The parties agreed on mutual tariff reductions and significantly increased exports of U.S. energy resources to Europe, improving investor sentiment and bolstering expectations for rising demand for U.S. oil and gas. The U.S. has also intensified ...

... securities. In July 2023, a court established that retail sales of XRP on exchanges did not violate the law, while transactions with institutional investors were deemed unregistered securities offerings. In May 2025, both parties agreed to settle the dispute: Ripple would pay a fine, return a significant portion of seized funds, and resume free trading of XRP, while appeals would be withdrawn. This resolution alleviates some uncertainty; however, many analysts note that the legal status of XRP still ...

... Asia comes from trade and political factors. After the introduction of new US tariffs on a range of Chinese goods at the beginning of the year, many regional exporters have faced a decline in orders. While the US and its partners discuss ways to ease trade disputes, uncertainty persists. Export-oriented economies in Asia (especially the high-tech sectors of Southeast Asia) are vulnerable to a possible intensification of the trade war in the second half of the year. Additionally, in Japan, domestic politics ...

... current oil prices are still 10-15% lower than a year ago – a reflection of market correction following the peaks of the 2022-2023 energy crisis. Investors are also monitoring external economic signals: negotiations between the U.S. and China over trade disputes continue, and it is expected that the U.S. Federal Reserve will maintain its interest rate without changes during its meeting on July 30. Loose monetary conditions, along with resolution of trade disputes, could support fuel demand in the second ...

... peg to $1. Their combined market capitalization is estimated at around $110 billion, reflecting high demand for liquidity to trade crypto assets. Top 10 Most Popular Cryptocurrencies Bitcoin (BTC) - the first and largest cryptocurrency (around $115K per ... ... $3). One of the largest crypto assets designed to expedite international payments. Its price is influenced by Ripple's legal disputes with the SEC. USD Coin (USDC) - the second-largest stablecoin (market capitalization of around $30 billion), also backed ...