... shortages, while the U.S. Federal Reserve's decision to keep interest rates unchanged signals stability in the macroeconomic environment and supports investor optimism. In Russia, an emergency ban on gasoline export continues, aimed at cooling domestic fuel prices during the peak summer demand period. Below is a detailed overview of the key events and trends in the oil, gas, electricity, and other segments of the energy sector as of August 2, 2025. Oil Market: Brent Holds Near Highs, Demand and Risks Support Prices Oil prices wrapped up the week at multi-week highs. The North Sea blend Brent is trading ...

... shortages, while the U.S. Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged signals stability in macroeconomic conditions, boosting investor optimism. In Russia, the recently implemented ban on gasoline exports is aimed at cooling domestic fuel prices during the peak summer demand period. Below is a detailed overview of key events and trends in the oil, gas, electricity, and other segments of the energy sector as of July 31, 2025. Oil Market: Brent Surpasses $72, Geopolitical Factors and Demand Support Growth Oil prices continue their upward movement. The North Sea Brent blend is close ...

... outlook positively: several forecasts suggest a target of $150,000 by the end of the year (though bolder estimates cannot be ruled out). Naturally, high volatility persists, and any serious shocks could lead to pullbacks. Nonetheless, the long-term trend stays upward, and many investors adopt the "buy the dip" strategy, planning to purchase Bitcoin during price declines in anticipation of further growth. Ethereum Rises Amid Demand for Altcoins Ethereum (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, continues to strengthen. This week, the price of ETH confidently surpassed the psychologically ...

... Exchange reached a historic high, approaching levels seen during the crisis in 2023. However, at the beginning of August, the price growth ceased. According to the Ministry of Energy, the current balance in the domestic market is surplus, and if the trend persists, retail prices at gas stations remain under control. Additionally, authorities are considering mechanisms to stimulate fuel sales domestically (such as raising trading norms on the exchange) and other measures to prevent shortages at gas stations. For Russian ...

... Europe and anticipated decisions in the U.S.). However, investors should closely monitor statements from the Federal Reserve, SEC, and other authorities in May 2025, as any significant decision could instantly impact ETH's price. Correlation with Bitcoin Price and Overall Market Trends Ethereum historically exhibits high correlation with Bitcoin. In 2024, the flagship cryptocurrency set the tone for the entire market, reaching new highs after the halving, and Bitcoin dominance (BTC Dominance) increased. Against this backdrop,...