... OIL MARKET analyzed the main available indicators and found that: Marine exports of petroleum products have decreased the most this year — by nearly a quarter. This indicator is influenced by factors such as unscheduled refinery repairs and other geopolitical events. According to S&P Global Platts, marine shipments of petroleum products from Russia in September 2024 increased by 8%, reaching 2.16 million barrels per day (bpd). However, this is still 520,000 bpd lower than in January 2024 (2.68 million bpd). This gap cannot be explained ...

... regarding the possibility of Western brands returning to the Russian market. This has been driven by changing economic conditions, global companies adapting to new realities, and an analysis of promising markets. According to expert estimates, McDonald's could ... ... Influencing Brand Returns Political scientist Vadim Siprov notes that the process of Western companies returning will depend on the geopolitical situation and the relations between major world powers. Among the brands that are expected to be among the first ...

... relocation of manufacturing from Asia. This step strengthens the U.S.'s position as a new hub for crypto mining and reduces geopolitical risks associated with reliance on Asian equipment supplies. The development of services for retail users is also ... ... integration of DeFi services into wallets, promotes the mass adoption of cryptocurrencies and the growth of their role in the global economy. Prospects and Expectations As we approach August 2025, the cryptocurrency market enters a new phase that combines ...

... prices and what that means for interest rates. If the Fed perceives that inflation in the service economy is not abating, it may choose to keep monetary policy tighter for longer, which can be a headwind for equities. Moreover, wider risks – from global economic slowdowns to geopolitical tensions – continue to cap risk appetite. As a result, while the ISM news gave stocks a welcome lift, further upside for the S&P 500 index may hinge on evidence that inflation is coming under control, allowing central banks some leeway ...

... encourage production relocation from Asia. Such a move strengthens the U.S. position as a new center for crypto mining and reduces geopolitical risks associated with dependence on Asian equipment supplies. The development of services for retail users is also ... ... equipment production or DeFi service integration, facilitates the mass adoption of crypto assets and enhances their role in the global economy. Prospects and Expectations As we enter August 2025, the cryptocurrency market showcases a blend of maturity and ...