Comment on the prospects of Russia's coal industry for the newspaper "Vzglyad." The article "China has found an alternative to Russian coal" discusses the significant decline in Russian coal exports to China. According to the data from the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China, Russian coal exports in the first seven months of 2024 decreased by 1.7 times, reaching 5.5 billion dollars, and in physical terms, it dropped by 10%, to 54.4 million tons...

Discussing why the record stock market prices for gasoline did not impact the export ban and what to expect for prices at gas stations in the near future. Fuel market quotes have been hitting record highs since the beginning of the week, as if the complete ban on gasoline exports introduced just a week ago had never happened. The market did not anticipate a cooling period or a gradual decline in wholesale fuel prices. This suggests that retail prices are unlikely to stabilize anytime soon, having...

... ceased in 2025. The main external market has become China—supplies via the Power of Siberia pipeline continued to increase, although their volumes are still incomparable to previous European export figures. Supplies to Turkey and some Southern European countries through the Turkish Stream were maintained, even showing growth due to new agreements, but Gazprom's overall export profile is now much more Asian-oriented. The domestic market for Gazprom remains stable but regulated: domestic gas prices are ...

On August 2, 2025, the labor market in the USA unexpectedly showcased significant changes, sparking discussions about future trends in the economy. Investors are keeping a close eye on a trade truce established between several major countries, promising new growth opportunities. Moreover, Amazon's most recent report has become the subject of intense discussion among analysts, with Samsung's report adding fuel to the fire. How will these events impact the stock market and investment ...

... European energy security, and potential actions Europe may consider to reduce its dependency on unpredictable LNG supplies. The State of U.S. LNG Supplies to Europe The United States, now a major LNG supplier, entered multiple agreements with European countries to supply natural gas and reinforce the region’s energy security, especially amid declining Russian gas exports. However, Gazprom reports that portions of U.S. LNG originally bound for Europe have been diverted to other regions where prices ...