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New Reality for Gazprom: The End of a 60-Year Partnership with the EU

... economic realities. Export Declines: Numbers that Speak for Themselves From 2021 to 2025, pipeline gas exports to the EU are expected to drop nine-fold. This historic low is attributed to several key factors: Termination of transit through Ukraine: Political and geopolitical tensions have led to halting the traditional supply route. Decreased gas consumption in the EU: The shift toward "green energy" has become a priority for many countries in the bloc. Increase in U.S. LNG: The U.S. has ...

Economic News: Saturday, July 26, 2025 - CBRF Reduces Rate, Wall Street Hits New Highs

... measures (stimulating domestic demand, tax benefits for businesses); however, global investors doubt whether these steps are sufficient to accelerate growth to targeted levels of ~5.5-6% per year. Further pressure on sentiment in Asia comes from trade and political factors. After the introduction of new US tariffs on a range of Chinese goods at the beginning of the year, many regional exporters have faced a decline in orders. While the US and its partners discuss ways to ease trade disputes, uncertainty ...

Nine countries and 12,000 warheads: How the world's nuclear arsenal is distributed

... bombs is stationed at NATO bases in Europe for collective security. In general, although the size of the US arsenal is gradually decreasing, it remains one of the most modern and reliable in terms of technological level and readiness. Notably: Despite political tensions, Moscow and Washington currently comply with the quantitative limits of the New START treaty (no more than 1,550 deployed strategic warheads for each side). However, the current term of this last major arms control agreement expires ...

The First White House Report on Digital Assets: Opportunities and Risks for Investors

... in the crypto sphere will remain in dollars. This enhances market confidence among those previously wary of crypto assets due to price volatility. Risks and Challenges Despite positive changes, investors should be aware of potential risks: Delays and Political Opposition. Many of the working group's proposals have yet to be legally implemented. Their realization will require the passage of new laws by Congress and active actions from regulators. The process may be prolonged, especially if there is ...

How S&P 500's Dependency on China's Economy Affects Stock Returns and Investment Risks

... are closely monitoring changes in China's investment climate, as it directly affects project profitability and stock returns for foreign companies focused on the Chinese market. Increased market volatility amid news regarding the Chinese economy and politics forces investors to reassess portfolio diversification and global market entry strategies. Key Companies with High Dependence on the Chinese Market (Apple, Tesla, Nike, Starbucks, Qualcomm, etc.) Apple (AAPL). For the technology giant Apple, ...