... and Corporate Reports – Friday, July 25, 2025: EU-China Summit, CBR Rate Decision, Durable Goods Orders (USA) Summary and Highlights of the Day Friday, July 25, 2025, concludes a busy week in the financial markets. Investors are focused on both the international agenda (the second day of the EU-China summit is taking place in Beijing) and key economic indicators in Europe and the USA. A series of important macroeconomic data will be released throughout the day – ranging from consumer sentiment ...

... the share of liquefied natural gas in the EU's imports has increased to an all-time high. European LNG reception terminals are working at high capacity, replacing the lost volumes of pipeline gas. Local Solutions: within Russia, Gazprom is optimizing internal logistics: for example, after brief pauses, gas supplies to the Kaliningrad region via Lithuania have resumed, and a floating LNG terminal has been employed in case of disruptions. Though these technical maneuvers do not directly affect Europe,...

... new tariffs against India and China is a good informational reason for further increases in quotas,” noted Sergey Tereshkin in an interview with Forbes . Russian Market for Petroleum Products: Exported Banned, Prices and Budget Under Control The internal fuel market in Russia continues to enforce a complete ban on the export of certain petroleum products, primarily automotive gasoline. The government previously extended the restrictions to all producers and traders: from the end of July until ...

... steps to enhance energy security—including the introduction of new target levels for storage and potential restrictions on Russian gas imports currently under political discussion. Russian Fuel Market: Stabilization Measures and Price Reactions The internal market for petroleum products in Russia is experiencing a tense situation this summer, associated with the rapid rise in prices for gasoline and diesel fuel. In July, exchange prices for automotive gasoline at the St. Petersburg International ...

... prices are currently significantly lower than the crisis peaks of 2022; however, any supply disruptions or an early cold spell in the fall could once again heighten volatility. Global Agreements and Policy: Trade De-escalation and Sanction Pressures In international affairs, a significant recent development has been the U.S.-EU trade and energy deal, accompanying enhanced sanctions pressures on Russia. Washington and Brussels have crafted agreements aimed at preventing a new trade war: mutual understanding ...