... more than 40%, from €79 to €112 per megawatt-hour (MWh)," noted Sergey Tereshkin, CEO of the oil and raw materials marketplace OPEN OIL MARKET. He explained that under the current regulatory model, electricity prices in the European Union (EU) depend on the cost of balancing generation, with gas-fired power plants playing a key role in covering sharp spikes in energy demand. As a result, the rising cost of fuel for gas-fired power plants leads to higher electricity prices, the expert clarified....

... Positive outcomes from the G20 for global trade may strengthen the ruble and improve demand for Russian stocks. However, negative developments could lead to volatility in the ruble and Russian equities. ECB and Fed Speeches: Potential rate hikes in the EU and U.S. may strengthen the dollar and euro, weakening the ruble and possibly dampening demand for Russian assets. Alternatively, if easing policies are mentioned, this may support the ruble and increase investor interest in Russian assets. Stock Market: Russian traders may see Western earnings reports influence Russian indices, especially in the technology sector. Positive reports could ...

... rules in the US could significantly strengthen USDC's position, as Circle has initially adhered to transparency and compliance policies. Citi notes in its April report that regulatory certainty will allow for deeper integration of stablecoins into the financial ... ... recognize the benefits of stablecoins for the economy and seek to legalize and regulate them rather than ban them. MiCA in the EU and Circle's Global Expansion. Regulatory shifts are also occurring outside of America. In 2024, the European Union approved ...

... changes in OPEC+ policy. Gas Market: Record Filling of Storage Reduces Price Risks The European natural gas market continues to build reserves ahead of the winter season. According to Gas Infrastructure Europe, underground gas storage facilities in EU countries are nearly 66% full — an unprecedentedly high level for the end of July over recent years. In absolute terms, the storage volume exceeds 72 billion cubic meters (significantly less was accumulated a year ago on the same date). The rates ...

... June. Gas Market: Record Reserves and Stable Prices The European gas market is demonstrating strong filling of storage facilities ahead of the upcoming heating season. According to data from Gas Infrastructure Europe, underground gas storage (UGS) in EU countries is over 65% full—this high level for July is a record in recent years. In absolute terms, gas inventories have already exceeded 70 billion cubic meters by mid-month. In comparison, a year ago, significantly less fuel had been accumulated ...