... (24%), as well as Africa (12%) and Europe (14%). A significant contribution to future supply growth will come from oil and gas companies, which extract lithium from brines. According to "Infomine" estimates, brines currently account for 46% ... ... Kolmozerskoye deposit reaches its full capacity. Most Russian projects, if successfully implemented, will be focused on the export market, where the surplus will also remain due to the development of large deposits in Africa. These include the Manono ...

... examine current trends related to these resources and discuss the impact of sanctions and the political climate on imports and exports. All these aspects will help deepen the understanding of how trade between the US and Russia continues to evolve in a ... ... cooperation: while in 2021, Russian oil accounted for the majority of imports (over $17 billion), after the embargo on oil, gas, and coal purchases was introduced in 2022, these supplies almost ceased. By 2024, the import of several other goods, such ...

... measures and compromises: China condemned the actions of the US and may implement retaliatory measures—up to restrictions on the export of rare earth materials critical for the American industry. So far, Asian markets have reacted cautiously, hoping for negotiations ... ... avoid negative surprises, although performance dynamics vary by sector. Here are a few examples: ConocoPhillips: The oil and gas giant reported a 15% decline in net profits for Q2 year-on-year, but this was better than expected—production growth helped ...

... in Russia is facing the weakening of one of the factors that supported the ruble: the July tax period has ended, during which exporters traditionally sold foreign currency earnings to pay taxes, thereby strengthening the ruble. There are expectations that ... ... negative backdrop. However, high commodity prices and expectations for robust corporate results supported interest in oil and gas and commodity sector stocks. Meanwhile, geopolitical uncertainty and industry restrictions (sanctions) restrained price increases....

... statistics (June). An indicator of the state of the British housing market. 15:30 (USA): Goods trade balance for June. Data on U.S. exports and imports that influence GDP calculation. 17:00 (USA): Consumer confidence index CB (July) and JOLTS job openings (June).... ... Market Open: ExxonMobil, Chevron, Colgate-Palmolive, Moderna. Friday morning's reports focus on traditional sectors: two oil and gas giants (Exxon and Chevron) will present results against the backdrop of fluctuating oil prices, while consumer brand Colgate-Palmolive ...