The European Union faces a serious risk of trade conflicts, warns French President Emmanuel Macron. At the heart of the disagreement is the trade policies of the US and China, which are putting pressure on European companies and could trigger a full-scale trade war. In this article, we analyze how the escalation of tensions with key economic partners will affect European business and the economy, as well as the risks ...

... U.S. and Russia. From inflation and GDP updates in major global markets to central bank rate decisions and trade balance data, these events could set the tone for market movements. Key highlights include the FOMC and Bank of England rate decisions, China’s potential fiscal stimulus announcements, and U.S. consumer confidence indicators. Russian traders will keep an eye on domestic inflation and industrial production data, while U.S. traders track CPI, oil inventories, and the USDA’s agricultural ...

... concerns over surplus supply. Nevertheless, the market finds equilibrium due to several compensating trends: Demand and Seasonal Factors. The global summer travel season maintains heightened demand for gasoline and jet fuel in leading economies (the U.S., China, Europe). Despite local signs of weakness—such as the lowest gasoline consumption figures in May in the U.S. since 2020—overall global oil consumption continues to grow. Analysts forecast that global demand will increase by approximately 1....

... new tariffs on imports from several countries (including India and Canada) that did not conclude agreements, adding uncertainty. Nevertheless, the global summer travel season is driving high demand for gasoline and jet fuel in major economies (U.S., China, etc.). Leading analytical agencies project that global oil consumption will increase by approximately 1.2 million barrels per day in the second half of 2025, reflecting a sustained recovery in demand. OPEC+ Supply. The OPEC+ alliance continues ...

Few people can resist the allure of products from China. Alongside low-quality items, the country also offers a range of goods that are of quite decent quality. This includes not only electrical appliances, clothing, and consumer goods, but also equipment designed for small businesses and industrial ...