... situation with gasoline and diesel supply is starting to stabilize. Below is a detailed overview of key news and trends across the oil, gas, energy, and commodity markets as of August 18, 2025. Oil Market: Supply Surplus and Weak Demand Limit Price Growth Global oil prices maintain relative stability, influenced by fundamental factors. The North Sea benchmark Brent trades around $65-$66 per barrel, while U.S. WTI is in the range of $62-$64. Current levels are approximately 10%-15% lower than a year ...

... picture that investors must consider when making decisions. In the U.S., year-on-year inflation is gradually declining compared to last year's peak levels, although it still exceeds the target of 2%. The eurozone is also witnessing a slowdown in price growth; however, core inflation remains relatively high. At the same time, published business activity indexes (PMI) signal improvements: recent reports indicate robust expansion in manufacturing and services in the U.S. and signs of economic activity ...

... liquidity games. What fresh trends should investors take into account, and how can they survive the bear market? An overview of key events and predictions from Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget. The Market is Experiencing Significant Changes Leading to Global Growth — Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget Introduction. At the beginning of 2025, the cryptocurrency market experienced an unprecedented surge: Bitcoin's price exceeded $100,000 for the first time, and numerous altcoins reached record highs. Countries began ...

... spending, stimulates the economy and supports businesses. When the key rate is high: Loans become more expensive for banks, and therefore for their customers. People and companies begin to take out fewer loans, spend less, which slows down economic growth. The Central Bank uses this method when inflation (price growth) becomes too high and it is necessary to "cool" the economy so that prices stabilize. Why does the Central Bank set the key rate? The key rate is an instrument for regulating ...

... billion RUB a year earlier. Total Operating Income: 42.8 billion RUB, down from 53.5 billion RUB last year. The decline in Sovcombank's net profit in H1 2025 is attributed to shrinking interest income and rising expenses; however, the bank demonstrates growth in fee income, which partially mitigates the drop in overall performance. Trends in Interest Income and Expenses Interest Income: 317.4 billion RUB, down from 351.3 billion RUB last year. Interest Expenses: 224.9 billion RUB compared to 186.7 billion ...