... related to future White House policies, including: The U.S. trade policy, which may intensify restrictions on Russian raw material exports. Tax and immigration reforms that could influence the attractiveness of investments in emerging markets. Increased sanctions pressure, which will reflect on currency flows and investments. Moderate Ruble Weakening According to estimates from experts consulted by "RBC Investments," the year 2025 is likely to bring about moderate weakening of the ruble. They suggest ...

... Oil Prices Stabilize. A Detailed Review for Energy Market Participants. The current events in the fuel and energy complex (TEC) as of August 7, 2025, are once again in the spotlight for investors and market participants. Washington is ramping up its sanction pressure on the largest buyers of Russian oil, particularly with new trade tariffs imposed on India, escalating geopolitical tensions. Against this backdrop, global oil prices have ceased their decline and are demonstrating relative stabilization as investors ...

... second-largest oil consumer. Geopolitical Uncertainty: The protracted conflict and new sanction measures add a risk premium to the market. On one hand, the lack of progress in resolving the crisis means continued (and in some instances, increased) Western sanctions pressure on Russia, which drives prices upward. On the other hand, the ongoing diplomatic contacts somewhat temper panic. As a result, oil prices fluctuate within a narrow range, failing to receive a momentum for either a rapid rally or a sharp decline....

... day in 2025. The reasons include a slowing global economy, the impact of high prices from previous years, which have incentivized energy conservation, alongside weakened industrial activity in China. Geopolitical Tension. The protracted conflict and sanctions pressure add uncertainty to the market. The lack of progress in negotiations between Russia and the West means that tough restrictions on the export of Russian oil remain in place, maintaining risk premiums in prices. On the other hand, episodic contacts ...

... supplies and competitiveness of their products. This article examines the main trends and factors affecting the energy market, as well as forecasts for the near future of domestic and global energy. Energy Sector News, Thursday, August 28, 2025 — Sanction Pressure Mounts, Brent Stays Around $70, Gas Volatile Ahead of Winter, Russia Stabilizes Fuel Market Current events in the fuel and energy sector (EES) on August 28, 2025 attract the attention of investors and market participants with conflicting signals....