... some places host family festivals and fairs. In the former USSR countries, May 1st remains a holiday: in Ukraine, Belarus, and Central Asian countries, it is celebrated as Labor Day or Spring and Labor Day, sometimes with national features. Interestingly,... ... holiday, although workers' movements conducted marches; now, the British enjoy a holiday on the first Monday of May (Early May Bank Holiday), which is close in spirit. Japan does not celebrate May 1st as Labor Day, but they observe Labor Thanksgiving Day ...

... generally supplied with gasoline and diesel without disruption. Outlook: Key Factors to Watch A number of factors remain on the horizon that could influence the dynamics of the global energy sector in the near future: Monetary Policy: Future decisions by central banks (especially the U.S. Federal Reserve) regarding interest rates and the dynamics of the dollar’s exchange rate may impact borrowing costs, investments, and consequently, demand for energy resources. Sanctions and Trade Disputes: The evolution of ...

... relatively quiet for the oil products market: fuel prices are either decreasing or stabilizing, and consumers around the world are generally supplied with gasoline and diesel without interruptions. Prospects: What to Watch for Monetary Policy: Further central bank decisions (primarily by the U.S. Federal Reserve) on interest rates and the dynamics of the dollar may reflect on borrowing costs, investment, and consequently, demand for energy resources. Sanctions and Trade Disputes: Developments in the sanction ...

... consumption and preventing prices from dropping sharply. On the other hand, there are signals of a slowing global economy: demand for raw materials in China is growing more cautiously than anticipated, and the U.S. has seen moderate job growth. However, central banks are softening their rhetoric: the U.S. Federal Reserve held the rate steady at its July 30 meeting, indicating that the tightening cycle is coming to an end. A softening of monetary policy supports investor interest in raw materials, including oil....

... localizing equipment. Overall, the quarterly financial results confirm the resilience of the oil and gas sector and its ability to invest in the future, despite moderate profit declines. Outlook: Factors to Watch Monetary Policy. Future decisions by leading central banks (especially the U.S. Federal Reserve and ECB) regarding interest rates and the dollar's exchange rate will impact borrowing costs, investment activity, and consequently, global demand for energy resources. Sanctions and Trade Disputes. The development ...