... first quarter of 2024 was 370,000 barrels per day, according to EIA data. De facto, the growth in Iranian exports was a result of U.S. interest in saturating the oil market after 2022, when, following the imposition of an embargo on Russia, Brent oil prices temporarily exceeded $100 per barrel. The response was the effective easing of the embargo on Iran, as well as relaxations concerning Venezuela, which in 2022 gained the ability to attract the services of major oilfield service companies (Weatherford, Schlumberger, Halliburton, Baker Hughes). Not About Prices, But About Competition The risks of a decline in production in Iran and Venezuela are largely offset by the upcoming easing of OPEC+ quotas. According to the communiqué ...

... Innovative Projects: IPOs are often conducted by companies with innovative products and services. Risks: Market Volatility: The first months after an IPO may be accompanied by significant fluctuations in stock prices. Lack of Stable Profitability: Some companies at the IPO stage may not yet have achieved sustainable profitability. Geopolitical Instability: Sanctions and restrictions may reduce interest in Russian stocks in international markets. Comment from Open Oil Market Sergey Teryoshkin, founder of Open Oil Market, notes: "The growing popularity of IPOs indicates that Russian businesses are adapting to new conditions, finding ways to attract capital domestically. This is particularly relevant in an environment ...

... reflecting public caution. Key drivers of sentiment in Europe remain news on global trade. Amid ongoing trade disputes, European companies are incurring costs due to reciprocal tariffs – for instance, a recent report from Volkswagen AG showed a more than ... ... news from Wall Street and hopes for trade deals was balanced by local risks and investor caution in Asia. Commodity Markets: Oil Balances, Gold Holds Its Position The commodity markets are maintaining relative price equilibrium. Brent crude oil has been ...

... gasoline exports and explains why lifting the ban has become a relevant step. The article examines how the stabilization of domestic market prices affects export policy and analyzes the potential consequences for fuel prices. Tereshkin also explains why oil companies are interested in removing the restrictions and shares his opinion on the further development of the diesel fuel market, considering seasonal fluctuations in demand for winter-grade fuels. Earlier, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak mentioned ...

... Russia. These events could influence monetary policy expectations and currency rates in the respective regions. Additionally, a range of important macroeconomic indicators will be released (industrial orders in Germany, PMI business activity in Canada, oil inventory statistics in the U.S.), reflecting economic conditions in various parts of the world. Finally, the ongoing corporate earnings season continues in the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Russia, with results from some of the largest publicly traded companies included in the S&P 500, Euro Stoxx 50, Nikkei 225, and the Moscow Exchange index, providing insights into the current state of the corporate sector. Reserve Bank of India's Rate Decision 07:30 (MSK) – The Reserve Bank of India will announce ...