... support Henry Hub prices, while a faster than usual injection could alleviate price pressure. Overall, gas data have a pinpoint effect, primarily impacting the energy sector and the currencies of LNG exporters. Geopolitics: UN Security Council Meeting on Ukraine On Thursday, the UN Security Council will hold a meeting in New York dedicated to the conflict in Ukraine. Geopolitical tensions remain a risk factor for markets: escalating hostilities, new sanctions initiatives, or statements from UNSC members ...

... status. Transnistria, South Ossetia, Abkhazia – in these unrecognized republics, the date retains its significance. Where Has the Holiday Been Cancelled or Renamed? Some countries abandoned the celebration of February 23 after gaining independence: Ukraine – instead of February 23, since 2014, the Day of Defenders of Ukraine (October 14) has been celebrated, coinciding with the Orthodox holiday of the Protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia – they rejected the holiday ...

... trade between the US and Russia continues to evolve in a changing world. What the U.S. Imports from Russia — Uranium, Fertilizers, and Palladium Despite the stringent sanctions imposed by Washington against Moscow following the onset of the war in Ukraine, the United States continues to import a range of strategically important goods from Russia. In 2024, the volume of imports from Russia to the U.S. was approximately $3 billion — nearly a 90% decrease compared to 2021 (the last year before the ...

... with insights for investors in Europe and the United States. G20 Summit (Day 2) On the second day of the G20 Summit, foreign ministers from leading European nations (Poland, France, Germany, the UK, and Italy) are discussing the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, its economic impacts, and the future of European foreign policy following Donald Trump's recent victory in the U.S. presidential election. Impact on Markets: Decisions made at the G20 Summit could shape the geopolitical environment and, consequently,...

... doubled from 25% to 50%. According to the document, the increase will take effect in 21 days. Previously, Trump threatened "three-digit" tariffs (100% or more) against countries purchasing Russian oil if Moscow does not halt hostilities in Ukraine by August 8 — the date Washington has designated as a deadline. While specific figures for the new sanctions were not publicly clarified, the current move to double the tariff sends a strong message to markets and trade partners. The justification ...