... the Eurozone, while China and some emerging markets maintain a dovish monetary policy to stimulate economic growth. Global Imbalances Rising public debt: Many countries continue to borrow to support their economies, creating risks for financial system stability. Trade balance deficits: Major import-oriented economies, such as the United States, remain vulnerable to fluctuations in currency markets. Capital Markets Stock Markets High volatility is expected in 2025, linked to uncertainties in monetary ...

... Markets: Oil Balances, Gold Holds Its Position The commodity markets are maintaining relative price equilibrium. Brent crude oil has been trading in a narrow range of around $67–70 per barrel for the past few weeks. By the end of this week, Brent quotes stabilized around $69 per barrel – slightly above the levels at the beginning of the week. On one hand, the positive news background supports oil bulls: progress in trade negotiations between the US and key partners strengthens hopes for an increase ...

... The overall market capitalization of digital assets remains around record values (approximately $3.7–3.8 trillion), having only slightly retreated from recent peaks. Volatility remains moderate: after profit-taking at the end of last week, prices stabilized, with no sharp price jumps observed. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index still resides in the "greed" zone (averaging the 60s out of 100), reflecting the sustained optimism of participants, albeit slightly diminished from extreme levels....

... under control. Strong profitability allowed NatWest to announce a new share buyback worth £1 billion, signaling excess capital and management’s confidence in future cash flows. These news supported NatWest stock and generally reinforced trust in the stability of the UK banking sector. Eni S.p.A. – Italian oil and gas giant reported a profit decline but exceeded analysts' expectations. Eni’s adjusted net income in Q2 amounted to €1.13 billion, 25% lower than a year ago due to lower oil and gas ...

... increased coffee volumes, making Colombian arabica one of the most sought-after varieties globally. Brazilian Natural Arabica: Exports of natural coffee from Brazil rose by 18.0%. While earlier logistics issues disrupted shipments, the situation has stabilized in Brazil and Ethiopia, supporting exports and strengthening these countries’ positions in the coffee market. Robusta: Robusta exports rose by 3.3%, largely due to increased shipments from Uganda and Brazil. These rises helped offset lower ...