... interesting as a gauge of demand for freight transport and carriers' investments in updating their fleets. An increase in truck sales and orders for new models signals a revival of trade and industry, while a decline in demand may indicate business caution.... ... competitors (for example, ASML recorded order volumes above expectations amid demand from the AI industry). Furthermore, the earnings season in Europe continues this week: several companies will report in the coming days. For example, Deutsche Bank (Germany) and ...

... Gazette . Thus, Russia's example illustrates that even one of the largest gasoline exporters is willing to restrict external sales to protect domestic consumers. This underscores the existence of local fuel imbalances in different regions of the world.... ... average gasoline price after Independence Day decreased to ~$3.14 per gallon (about $0.83 per liter)—a record low for the summer season since 2021. Analysts note that in August–September, the national average may drop below the psychological mark of $3/gallon,...

... gasoline prices have risen 5% since the beginning of the year, while AI-95 has increased by 5.2%. Inflation as of July 29 stood at 4.99%. Vertically Integrated Oil Companies (VIOCs), which control the entire supply chain from extraction to gas station sales, may prefer to offset wholesale losses rather than attract regulatory scrutiny. Seasonal Pressures Add to Market Strain August and September are traditionally challenging months for Russia’s fuel market. Gasoline consumption remains high as the holiday season continues, and diesel fuel demand surges with the start of agricultural ...

... foreign equipment. Over half of the gasoline sold at gas stations is AI-95, though it accounts for only about 40% of exchange sales. Gusev highlights the need to separate AI-92 and AI-95 in regulatory mandates, as current rules combine all grades, leading ... ... to address this issue. As a result, annual price growth for gasoline in 2024 is expected to exceed inflation rates, even with seasonal adjustments. Gusev disagrees, asserting that retail gasoline prices will not exceed inflation by year-end. Wholesale ...

... challenging pandemic period, and shareholders will be primarily interested in ship occupancy rates and booking trends for future seasons. The company may report record high occupancy rates (close to 100%) and increases in average passenger spending onboard,... ... portfolio—immunology drugs (Skyrizi, Rinvoq) and aesthetic medicine products from the Botox line—that compensate for the ongoing decline in sales of the flagship drug, Humira (whose patent protection in the US has expired). Last quarter, the company lowered its annual ...