... conflict in Ukraine to 10–12 days, threatening enhanced sanctions, which added uncertainty regarding future energy resource supplies from Russia. The US-EU Trade Deal Supported the Market: Washington and Brussels narrowly avoided a trade war by agreeing ... ... Moscow (essentially threatening new sanctions within the next two weeks if progress on peace is not made) raises the risk of disruptions in global oil supply, which also supports prices. OPEC+ Actions and Supply: OPEC+ countries continue to gradually ...

... materials. Message and Context This move demonstrates flexibility in U.S. sanctions policy towards Russian energy. It underscores the significance of energy resources for the global economy, particularly in the context of maintaining stability in global supplies. Amid rising energy prices and tensions in the global energy markets, the U.S. aims to avoid disruptions while maintaining the option for engagement with Russian banks under certain circumstances. The U.S. signal can also be viewed as an attempt to preempt an energy supply crisis, particularly during the winter months when resource consumption ...

... Improved weather conditions supported increased coffee volumes, making Colombian arabica one of the most sought-after varieties globally. Brazilian Natural Arabica: Exports of natural coffee from Brazil rose by 18.0%. While earlier logistics issues disrupted shipments, the situation has stabilized in Brazil and Ethiopia, supporting exports and strengthening these countries’ positions in the coffee market. Robusta: Robusta exports rose by 3.3%, largely due to increased shipments from Uganda and ...

... systems (massive air conditioning usage), partially raising gas consumption at power plants. Simultaneously, sunny weather enables high solar power generation, helping to restrain gas demand during peak load hours. Stable liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies, along with relatively weak industrial demand, maintain market balance. Overall, European prices are currently significantly lower than the crisis peaks of 2022; however, any supply disruptions or an early cold snap in the autumn could raise volatility again. Record-high storage levels reduce the likelihood of sharp price spikes this winter, which is positively perceived by investors and industrial consumers. Meanwhile, market participants ...

... Circle has proactively prepared for these requirements and declared that USDC has become the first major stablecoin compliant with MiCA regulations in the EU. This has allowed the company to maintain and expand access to the European market without disruptions for users. Additionally, Circle launched USDC in Japan in collaboration with the financial group SBI in 2024, taking advantage of updated regulations in Japan permitting the use of foreign stablecoins on licensed platforms. Japan has traditionally ...