... making new coal projects less attractive. However, as noted, some countries in Asia are temporarily increasing coal combustion to avoid purchasing expensive gas. As a result, global coal consumption remains at a plateau. According to the IEA, with an acceleration of the energy transition and a gradual shift in China toward gas and RES, global coal demand will begin to decline slowly starting from 2026. For now, the coal sector provides near-record levels of electricity generation worldwide, remaining ...

... statistical services (for example, Rosstat, the US Bureau of Economic Analysis, the Federal Reserve System, etc.), as well as economic calendars on financial portals. Investors follow these publications to adjust their estimates: for example, a sharp acceleration of inflation or an increase in the rate can worsen the forecast for a number of companies, as costs rise and loans become more expensive. Macro data is also needed to analyze other markets - for example, raw material prices that affect exporting ...

... 2020–2021. The reason lies in the already large base and closer regulatory scrutiny of large figures. However, the penetration of stablecoins into traditional finance will continue: some banks and fintech companies may start using stablecoins for accelerating international payments and settlements. Experiments are underway where transfers between countries are made through USDT or USDC instead of SWIFT systems—this is faster and cheaper. In 2025, we may witness more partnerships between stablecoin ...

... easier it becomes to justify new expenditures. After each escalation, new military projects are announced by both countries. For instance, following the 2019 crisis, India rapidly procured Russian S-400 air defense systems, French precision missiles, and accelerated the outfitting of its air force with modern fighters. Pakistan, in turn, activated negotiations with China for the procurement of new J-10 fighters and air defense systems. Global defense corporations—from American and European to Russian ...