... half of the year. Gas Market: Storage Facilities Filling Up, Prices Remain High The gas market is primarily focused on Europe. EU countries are rapidly filling underground gas storage facilities in preparation for the winter season. By the end of July, European UGS facilities are over 72% full (compared to ~59% a month earlier), equating to over 75 billion cubic meters of reserves. Although the rate of injections slowed slightly in July compared to the record 12–13 billion m 3 injected in June, the EU has managed to reduce the gap from last year's filling schedule. The target – to reach at least 90% full by the heating ...

... Filling and Relative Price Stability The European gas market remains in the spotlight. EU countries are accelerating the injection of natural gas into underground storage facilities in preparation for the winter heating season. By the beginning of August, European UGS facilities are over 73% full (compared to ~59% a month earlier), translating to over 75 billion cubic meters of reserves. Although the pace of injection slowed somewhat in July compared to record volumes (12–13 billion cubic meters in June), the EU has managed to significantly reduce the backlog from last year's storage filling schedule. The target to reach at ...

... order on developing federal regulation for digital assets, and Congress is discussing stablecoin legislation that may establish reserve and licensing requirements for issuers. Clarity of rules in the US could significantly strengthen USDC's position, as ... ... 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 the MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) regulation, establishing rules for crypto-assets, including stablecoins,...

... other measures to prevent shortages at gas stations. For Russian fuel companies , the temporary ban means they need to flexibly manage export and processing flows, adjusting logistics in favor of the domestic market. Gas Market: Europe Accumulates Reserves, Transit Restructured European countries are actively preparing for the upcoming heating season by increasing gas reserves. As of early August, underground gas storage facilities (UGS) in the EU are filled to approximately 70% — with over 74 billion cubic meters accumulated....

... establish a positive tone at the start of the week or intensify caution in the markets. Tuesday, August 12, 2025: Inflation in the USA (CPI) and OPEC Report On Tuesday, macroeconomic indicators take center stage. In the morning, focus will be on the Reserve Bank of Australia’s monetary policy decision and European statistics; however, the most significant event of the day will be the publication of inflation data in the USA. Important reports regarding the commodity markets will complement the picture – OPEC's monthly review and forecasts from the US ...