... the load on energy 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 ...

... planned work on analytical tools, Big Data, and the implementation of artificial intelligence will make this digital platform almost automated (Choubey & Karmakar, 2020). Conclusion The digitalization of the economic system of the Russian Federation is a natural process that is dictated by modern requirements for the development of the international market for goods and services. The widespread use of digital technologies will reduce the costs of the production process and will allow to spend less time ...

... Consolidation at High Levels Following the rapid growth in July, the market transitioned into a state of **consolidation** at the beginning of August. Many leading coins have pulled back from historical highs by several percentage points, largely due to natural profit-taking by major holders at these heights. For instance, over the weekend, the flagship Bitcoin saw a decline of approximately 7% from peak values, dropping to a local minimum of around $112,000, but quickly regained its footing. By the ...

... stabilized. Daily volatility of Bitcoin and Ethereum noticeably decreased, and quotes moved within narrow ranges. The absence of sharp price swings is seen by participants as a sign of a healthy market: after the tumultuous growth of recent weeks, a natural "digestion" of achieved levels occurs. Investors are anticipating new drivers and keeping an eye on the external environment. The US Federal Reserve, during its meeting at the end of July, maintained the base rate at 4.25%, aligning ...

... supplies remain relatively limited. Additional support for prices was also provided by temporary disruptions to Black Sea oil exports in July, as well as reports of partial easing of US sanctions on Venezuelan oil supplies, which, however, has a long-term nature. As a result, oil quotes continue to balance: markets are waiting for clearer signals regarding the state of global demand before choosing a direction for movement. Meanwhile, gold is regaining its status as one of the most sought-after assets....