... markets, especially in Europe. If the U.S. government issues a substantial volume of Treasury bonds to fund its debt, the dollar could weaken, leading to exchange rate volatility. For Europe, a weaker dollar could mean both opportunities and challenges. European exporters might find U.S. markets more attractive as American consumers’ purchasing power declines. Conversely, European economies with strong dollar reserves could see reduced asset value, pushing them to diversify their holdings. China, as one of the largest holders of U.S....

... exchange rates) is rising, pulling internal prices along, especially with a weakened dampener. Concurrently, high oil prices sustain the revenues of oil companies, partly compensating for their limitations in the domestic fuel market. Gas. The natural gas market follows its own trends. European gas prices stabilized in 2025 after crisis peaks in 2022, and domestic Russian prices remain comparatively low for end consumers due to state regulation. Therefore, the increase in gasoline prices is not directly connected to gas prices. However,...

... for B2B SaaS solutions, and venture divisions of banks are investing in local fintech and regtech products. Simultaneously, an increasing number of Russian teams are seeking growth beyond their borders. Some startups are pivoting towards neighboring markets or the Middle East, where investor interest is higher. Companies from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Belarus are attracting capital from Middle Eastern, Chinese, and European funds, acting as "bridges" between ecosystems. Within Russia, deal sizes remain modest (rarely exceeding a few million dollars), but a steady flow of investments in niche projects aimed at domestic demand and import substitution persists....

... adding inflationary risks. Retaliation measures and compromises: China condemned the actions of the US and may implement retaliatory measures—up to restrictions on the export of rare earth materials critical for the American industry. So far, Asian markets have reacted cautiously, hoping for negotiations rather than a full-scale trade war. Meanwhile, a de-escalation appears to be taking shape on the transatlantic front: the US and the European Union reached a compromise on tariffs (for instance, the tariff on European cars has been set at 15% instead of the previously planned 30%). Nevertheless, uncertainty in global trade persists, putting pressure on stocks in export-oriented sectors ...

... Network of Transmission System Operators for Gas (ENTSOG), the expert clarified that Gazprom's average daily exports to the European Union (EU) in the first eight months of 2024 grew by 35% year-on-year, reaching 97 million cubic meters per day compared ... ... production in the first seven months of 2024 increased by 10.6%, reaching 334 billion cubic meters, added the CEO of OPEN OIL MARKET. "The increase in revenue from the gas sector has become one of the reasons for the growth in oil and gas budget ...