... five quarters and below analyst expectations. This underperformance is particularly noticeable against the backdrop of Azure's success at Microsoft. Calculations indicate that the high-margin AWS business is facing competition and client caution amid economic uncertainty. At the same time, Amazon's operating profit came under pressure: forecasts for operating income for Q2 were lowered, disappointing investors. Consequently, AMZN shares in 2025 fell harder than most of the "seven," and hedge ...

... Turkey initially belonged to Russia and was announced by President Putin in 2022 amid Western sanctions and the sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines. However, since then, the project has been discussed but not implemented. Russia has already lost its economic interest in this gas hub, while Turkey sees its own benefit, believes Igor Yushkov, an expert from the National Energy Security Fund and the Financial University under the Government of Russia. “There is no need to build any powerful infrastructure....

... European economy. With winter approaching, the potential for insufficient gas supplies raises serious concerns for both residential and industrial users, as higher energy prices could curtail consumer spending, limit business investments, and stall economic growth. Strengthening Energy Partnerships Outside the U.S. Europe, now facing unreliable supplies from the U.S., may need to seek alternative long-term partners for stable gas supplies. Potential suppliers include Middle Eastern nations, North ...

On August 3, 2025, the energy market is undergoing new changes related to oil and gas prices. Amid global economic uncertainty, the price of Brent oil has reached $73 per barrel. Increased attention to the Asian market is prompting experts to rethink the structure of oil exports from Russia. In this article, we will take a detailed look at how the latest ...

In the context of global economic uncertainty, Russia is launching an independent gold exchange, which represents a significant step towards dedollarization and financial independence for the country. The establishment of this platform will not only simplify gold trading but ...