... the market. On Friday, June 13, Brent crude oil futures surged by 13%, reaching $78 per barrel from $69 the previous day, but soon began to decline, dropping by 6% to $73 by Monday, June 16. A renewed increase occurred on the evening of June 17 amidst news of a National Security Council meeting in Washington and threats from President Trump against Iran. According to Trading Economics, on June 13, Russian Urals crude peaked at $68.54 per barrel, a 6% increase over the day, but by June 17 the price ...

... expectations could increase interest in U.S. assets. 18:00 MSK: USA - Factory Orders for October This figure signals prospects for industrial growth. An increase in orders would positively impact GDP expectations. 18:30 MSK: USA - EIA Oil Inventories Inventory ... ... they directly affect commodity demand & export dynamics impacting Russian equities. On domestic front—local PMIs & corporate news such as Europlan’s dividend announcements are vital influencing stock interests. Traders are advised closely monitor these ...

... control and non-proliferation (or their collapse) can influence market sentiment. For example, the extension or termination of the New START treaty between the USA and Russia in 2026 will signal the direction in which global security is moving. Positive news about diplomatic agreements can reduce the risk premium, while key players exiting treaties heightens uncertainty. Overall, the presence of nuclear weapons forms an invisible backdrop for the global economy. Most investors likely do not factor the ...