... development of the services sector. Industrial Sector The industrial sector remained stagnant once more, but signs of stabilization are evident. The manufacturing PMI rose to 49.3 (up from 48.2 in March), signaling a slower decline. In April, the reduction in production and new orders decelerated amid companies' efforts to build inventory. At the same time, there has been a slight outflow of personnel—companies are not replacing departed employees due to weak demand. Market participants note moderate optimism, with many ...

... sanctions have reduced the presence of Russian LNG, total elimination remains challenging. Russian companies possess substantial production capacity, and despite restrictions, exports persist. Technical and Economic Challenges of Replacing Russian LNG with ... ... in its processing and reception facilities. To significantly increase U.S. imports, Europe would require major upgrades and new terminal constructions. Cost Considerations: U.S. LNG tends to be more expensive due to higher liquefaction and transatlantic ...

... important for commodity markets and Asian stock indices. US: Annual Consumer Inflation Expectations (November) (19:00 MSK) The New York Federal Reserve Bank report will show how the population assesses future inflation rates. This affects expectations for ... ... level may influence future European Central Bank decisions. 189th OPEC Conference (15:00 MSK) The main event for the oil market. Production quotas will be discussed, directly affecting oil price dynamics. US: WASDE Report (20:00 MSK) The US Department of ...

... national currency. The devaluation of the ruble leads to an increase in the cost of imports—from raw materials to finished products. The rise in prices of imported goods automatically drives up the overall price level in the economy. Negative external ... ... devaluation of money, people tend to spend or invest their funds more quickly, which can lead to an overheating economy and new cycles of price increases. In turn, accelerating inflation affects competitiveness: prices for export goods are rising faster ...

... from Russia. Europe's technical capacity to receive LNG is still limited, as a significant increase in import volumes requires new terminals and infrastructure, which will take time and significant investment. LNG exports from Russia and its role in the ... ... Russian gas on the market, but it has not yet been possible to completely abandon it. Technically, Russian companies have powerful production capabilities, and even with sanctions restrictions, supplies continue. Technical and economic barriers to replacing ...