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Thursday, December 5, 2024: Analysis of Key Events and Reports

.... The article delves into significant macroeconomic indicators, including Switzerland's unemployment rate, Germany's manufacturing orders, and the Eurozone's retail sales figures. A focal point is the OPEC+ meeting and its potential ramifications on global oil prices and the Russian economy. Additionally, the piece evaluates the U.S. trade balance, initial jobless claims, Canada's Ivey PMI, and the EIA's natural gas storage data. Insights are provided on speeches from central bank representatives ...

Chinese Oil Purchases from Iran: Hidden Operations and Their Consequences for Russia

... Consequences for Russia Despite international sanctions and official statements about halting oil supplies from Iran to China, the Middle Kingdom continues to import crude oil using complex circumvention schemes. These actions have a significant impact on the global oil market, creating challenges for other major exporters, including Russia. How the Scheme Works: The "Shadow Fleet" A key element of these operations is the use of aging tankers that belong to a "shadow fleet." These vessels,...

Economic Events and Corporate Earnings — August 13, 2025: Japan's PPI, Germany's CPI, IEA Report, EIA Inventories, Russia's CPI

... scheduled for that day. The focus will be on the Producer Price Index (PPI) data from Japan, as well as the Consumer Price Index (CPI) from Germany and Russia. Additionally, the International Energy Agency (IEA) is expected to release its report on the global oil market, along with inventory data from the EIA. With rising inflation across various countries and earnings expectations from companies such as Cisco, Tencent, X5 Group, VK Company, and Vestas, this day promises to be eventful. Calendar for ...

Economic News: Sunday, July 27, 2025 – US and EU Close to a Trade Agreement, Markets Await Signals from the Fed

On July 27, 2025, a significant event is set to unfold in global markets as the United States and the European Union stand on the brink of a trade agreement that could radically alter the economic landscape of both regions. Investors are eagerly awaiting the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates, while ...

The Three Gorges Dam: A Giant Brake on Our Planet

... control the devastating floods of the Yangtze for the benefit of millions of residents. At first glance, this seems like only benefits – control over the elements and clean energy. However, nature does not recognize local boundaries, and unexpected global effects began to manifest in the initial years of the Three Gorges' operation. The American space agency NASA conducted calculations and reported with concern an unusual phenomenon: the filling of this gigantic reservoir has indeed slightly slowed ...