... significant isotope in energy terms, comprising approximately 0.7% of natural uranium, and can undergo fission with thermal neutrons, making it the primary fuel for nuclear reactors. U-234: Occurs in trace amounts, formed as a byproduct of U-238 decay. It has limited importance in the nuclear industry. These unique characteristics of uranium make it a crucial element in nuclear energy production, nuclear weapons manufacturing, and the creation of medical isotopes. Enriched and Natural Uranium: Types and Uses ...

... forces. The North Sea Brent benchmark traded around $68–69 per barrel by the end of the week—about 1% lower than the levels at the beginning of July. On one hand, expectations of a global economic slowdown and weak macro data from the US and China limit the potential for price growth: investors predict moderate oil demand in the second half of the year. Many analysts maintain a cautious forecast, suggesting that by the end of the year, Brent quotes could drop closer to $60 per barrel amid cooling ...

... (since the beginning of the year, the increase is ~4.6%, slightly above overall inflation of ~4.5%). By July 31, wholesale gasoline prices remained near peak values. The government has already signaled that it does not rule out extending the export limitation after August 31, if there is no significant stabilization of prices in the wholesale and retail segments. Thus, Russia's case illustrates that even one of the largest gasoline exporters is willing to limit external sales to protect domestic ...

... bids for the purchase of bonds, specifying the price and quantity desired by the investor. Based on the submitted bids, the total demand is calculated, and if it exceeds the planned volume, bids with the lowest prices are eliminated. In the case of a limited number of bids or a low proposed purchase price, the issuer may only fulfill part of the requests, selling any remaining bonds on the secondary market or announcing a failed issuance. On the secondary market, bonds change hands multiple times....

... Finance is determined by its utility in the DeFi space. The protocol boasts a respectable Total Value Locked (TVL) of around $50 million, indicating real product usage, as users continue to deposit assets for yield. The tokenomics of ALPACA involves a limited maximum supply (~188 million), which may favor long-term holders if demand persists. At the same time, the delisting episode revealed risks: liquidity concentration on a single exchange and potential manipulation in a low-liquidity market. ALPACA's ...