... powers. The Oil Market: Prices Consolidate Around $66–67 per Barrel After several weeks of decline, global oil prices have managed to stabilize and even partially recover position. By mid-August, pricing for the benchmark Brent crude is trading in a ... ... led to a local price increase, as traders factor in the forecasted potential redistribution of oil flows and associated supply risks. Nevertheless, the potential for significant price increases remains limited. The proactive policy of OPEC+ regarding production ...

... this is insufficient to compensate for previous volumes. With limited access to international capital and a lack of foreign investment in the Russian stock market, Gazprom’s value has fallen to its current ~$38 billion. Just a decade ago, Gazprom's management harbored ambitions of reaching a trillion-dollar valuation; however, in practice, the company is experiencing an extended downturn. Dependence on commodity export and political risks have undermined investor confidence: GAZP shares have lost a significant portion of their value in recent years. Tatneft Remains Far Behind A similar situation is observed with Tatneft. This large Russian oil company is currently valued by the market ...

... 85% in September-October 2025. Institutional investors continue to increase their presence in the crypto space. Major asset managers, such as BlackRock and Fidelity, have submitted applications to launch spot Bitcoin ETFs and Ethereum ETFs — these ... ... external factors. If macro conditions improve (further slowdown in inflation, easing of the Federal Reserve's policy), interest in risk assets will rise. A number of experts estimate the probability of Bitcoin reaching $150K by the end of the year at around ...

... third of all deals are related to artificial intelligence. However, such a strong concentration of capital in one sector carries risks – the market is closely watching whether the high expectations for these companies will be met. Asia: Decline in China ... ... amid stricter regulation in the tech sector. Meanwhile, other parts of Asia are witnessing some positive signals. India has managed to maintain its venture financing volume at a stable level – large rounds are being secured by fintech and e-commerce ...

... participants utilize futures and spot trades. For instance, large sellers of call options might sell an equivalent amount of BTC in the spot market or open short positions in futures to lock in the price and minimize losses if the asset appreciates. Risk Management for Retail Investors: Private traders are advised by experts to exercise caution during expiration periods. Increased volatility on settlement day can lead to sharp, short-term price movements. Setting stop-loss orders and avoiding excessive ...