... considering its impact on future sanctions, energy dynamics, and the currency markets in Europe. Europe: Trade Balances and Inflation Eurozone Trade Balance: Statistics for June will showcase the export-import relationship within the region. A sustained surplus will signal the competitiveness of European exports and a rebound in external demand, which is positive for the Euro Stoxx 50 industrial sector. A shrinking surplus (or deficit) may indicate weak global demand or increasing energy imports, heightening ...

... to curb domestic fuel prices amid peak summer demand. Below is a detailed overview of key events and trends in the oil, gas, power generation, and other sectors of the energy complex as of August 15, 2025. Oil Market: Brent Under Pressure Amid Supply Surplus and Slowing Demand Oil prices have shown moderate growth after a decline the previous day. The North Sea Brent blend hovers around $66 per barrel, while American WTI trades at approximately $63. Despite short-term fluctuations, current prices ...

... potential supply shortfalls from Russia by increasing their own production. Overall, oil companies within OPEC+ maintain a wait-and-see approach: they have already benefited from the summer demand increase, and their task now is to prevent a new oil surplus in the market by smoothly adapting to changing conditions. Russia Prolongs Restrictions on Fuel Exports The Russian refined oil product market continues to operate under limited export supplies. The Russian government previously imposed a temporary ...

... are gradually cooling the market: the situation with gasoline and diesel supply is starting to stabilize. Below is a detailed overview of key news and trends across the oil, gas, energy, and commodity markets as of August 18, 2025. Oil Market: Supply Surplus and Weak Demand Limit Price Growth Global oil prices maintain relative stability, influenced by fundamental factors. The North Sea benchmark Brent trades around $65-$66 per barrel, while U.S. WTI is in the range of $62-$64. Current levels are ...

... gradually cooling the market: the situation with gasoline and diesel supply is starting to stabilize. Below is a detailed overview of key news and trends across the segments of oil, gas, electricity, and commodity markets as of this date. Oil Market: Supply Surplus and Weak Demand Keep Prices in Check Global oil prices maintain relative stability under the influence of fundamental factors. The North Sea benchmark Brent is trading around $65–66 per barrel, while U.S. WTI is in the $62–64 range. Current ...