... to actual energy supply disruptions or changes in fuel consumption. Geopolitics and Sanctions: The deadline for the US ultimatum to Russia is set for the second decade of August. In the event of new sanctions imposed on Moscow, there could be price volatility for oil and gas, especially if restrictions affect energy resource exports. Additionally, US-China trade negotiations are in focus: extending the tariff truce would reduce risk for the global economy, which would also positively affect energy ...

... existence of North Korea's nuclear "card" complicates any armed scenarios on the peninsula. Any local conflict now carries the risk of escalation to the use of weapons of mass destruction, making the situation in East Asia one of the most volatile in terms of security and global risks. What Investors Should Know The distribution of nuclear weapons among countries is not only a matter of military security but also a factor capable of influencing the global economy and financial markets....

... continuation figure (sometimes a reversal), characterized by a converging price range. On the chart, it looks like two converging lines: one is an inclined resistance line from above, the other is a support line from below. The price seems to be compressed, volatility falls. When these lines almost converge, there is usually a sharp exit of the price from the triangle. If the breakout occurs upward, it means that the upward trend has strengthened (the price will go higher). A breakout downward, accordingly,...