... countries are rapidly filling natural gas in underground storage, preparing for the winter period. By mid-August, European UGS facilities are over 80% filled in total capacity, confidently approaching the target level of 90% set for early November. Exchange prices for gas remain at moderate levels: September futures at the TTF hub trade around €32/MWh (about $400 per thousand cubic meters), reflecting a balance between supply and demand. European importers continue to actively purchase liquefied ...

... lowering global volatility at the start of the week. 16:00 (Russia) – Trade Balance for June: Statistics on Russia's exports and imports. A surplus or deficit in the trade balance signals currency flows into the country and may affect the ruble's exchange rate. A sustained surplus supports the ruble, while decreased exports may weaken the national currency. Corporate Reporting: Before Market Open: Barrick Gold , Franco-Nevada . Morning reports from two major players in the gold mining sector ...

... Ripple (XRP) – trading around ~$3.00 (market cap ~$170 billion) following a legal victory. A token used for cross-border payments. Binance Coin (BNB) – priced at ~$766 per coin (market cap ~$107 billion). The token of the largest cryptocurrency exchange, utilized within the Binance ecosystem. USD Coin (USDC) – stablecoin from Circle, around ~$1.00 (market cap ~$64 billion). The second most popular dollar-backed stablecoin. Solana (SOL) – priced around $168 (market cap ~$90 billion). A fast ...

... sector to industry. Investors will be seeking confirmations or refutations of the macroeconomic trends reflected in the morning's GDP data. Strong reports (e.g., from industrialists and energy producers) amid positive economic data could bolster European exchanges, while disappointments would amplify the negative effects of weak statistics. Corporate Earnings Reports from Japan (Nikkei 225 Index) The week in Asian markets is marked by the active publication of quarterly results from Japanese corporations....

... August 2024 and later extended until the end of the year. However, regulatory specifics also play a significant role. The current parameters of the damping mechanism—officially intended to compensate for reduced fuel exports—only account for exchange prices of AI-92 gasoline. The mechanism does not include AI-95 and AI-98, which gives oil companies little incentive to limit price increases for these grades. Additionally, trading liquidity for AI-98 on exchanges is significantly lower than ...