... responding to concerns over surplus supply. Nevertheless, the market finds equilibrium due to several compensating trends: Demand and Seasonal Factors. The global summer travel season maintains heightened demand for gasoline and jet fuel in leading economies (the U.S., China, Europe). Despite local signs of weakness—such as the lowest gasoline consumption figures in May in the U.S. since 2020—overall global oil consumption continues to grow. Analysts forecast that global demand will increase by approximately ...

... Decline in Russian Diamond Imports to India: Causes, Effects on Russia, and Prospects for Investors In September 2024, India's imports of Russian diamonds plummeted nearly 25 times compared to the same period last year, totaling just 37,000 carats. In ... ... decrease in the volume of Russian diamond imports. Restrictions on dollar transactions: Sanctions have complicated the use of U.S. dollars in transactions for Russian diamonds, hindering deals between Russian exporters and Indian importers. This has resulted ...

... phase of ascent. External economic conditions positively influence market sentiment. Recently published inflation data in the US indicated moderate price growth (around +0.2% for July), strengthening expectations of an imminent reduction in the Fed's interest rates this fall. The absence of negative surprises and hints at monetary policy easing stimulate interest in risk assets, including cryptocurrencies. Geopolitical uncertainty and trade disputes persist; however, their impact is mitigated by ...

On August 3, 2025, the cryptocurrency market witnessed numerous significant events, prominently featuring Bitcoin's surge to a record $116,000 and the anticipated approval of an ETF for XRP. These events have led to a noticeable influx of institutional investors who are now more actively entering crypto investments. Ethereum and other cryptocurrencies continue to ...

... cubic meters per day at the end of 2024 to 680 million cubic meters per day at the end of 2028. As a result, LNG imports will become more accessible to EU countries," Tereshkin speculated. In October, Gazprom CEO Alexey Miller stated that Europe's gas market policy could lead to a new price shock and supply disruptions. He described the situation in the European gas market as poor and agreed with the assessment that demand for the energy resource is being intentionally destroyed. Translated ...