... 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 can influence commodity prices (oil, grains) and investor sentiment. Particular attention will be paid to discussions about the humanitarian situation and implications of recent events, such as the cessation of the "grain deal." For the market, any signs of escalation or, ...

... completion of planned and unplanned maintenance at most large refineries, and the export ban. Additionally, the situation with the shipment of petroleum products from refineries to railroads is gradually normalizing. Sergey Tereshkin, CEO of Open Oil Market, attributes the current drop in wholesale prices to oil companies' efforts to stabilize retail prices and lift the export ban on gasoline. He notes that up to 20-25% of all gasoline produced in Russia is currently traded on the SPIMEX. The exchange's ...

... investor confidence. It is important for small investors to understand what may happen after the end of the lock-up period and how this may affect the share price. Pre-IPO of the first independent B2B marketplace for oil products and raw materials OPEN OIL MARKET

... international exchanges may decrease, as many investors pause activities during the holiday. Potential Volatility: Lower liquidity can lead to increased volatility in certain markets, particularly those closely linked to U.S. financial instruments. Commodity Market Effects: The suspension of trading on U.S. commodity exchanges, such as the CME Group, can impact global commodity prices, including oil and gold. Economic Data Release Delays: Key economic indicators and corporate earnings reports from the U.S. are typically not released on Thanksgiving, leading to a temporary lull in market-moving information. The day after Thanksgiving, known as ...

... invest in stocks. They are not deterred even by the rising price of securities. However, few consider the difficulty of selling an asset at the same price. Moreover, many large companies have released reports that do not inspire optimism among seasoned market players. It is noteworthy that the interest in stocks extends not only to foreign assets but also to Russian ones. For instance, the news that the U.S. intends to tighten sanctions on Iran and its oil triggered a surge in prices for Brent and WTI. Futures contracts have shown substantial growth. The interest in domestic oil inevitably leads to a stabilization of the national currency rate. This is a significant argument in favor of investing in ...