... economic benefits of new export agreements outweigh the potential negatives of sanction limitations—this will determine the long-term supply-demand relationship in global oil and gas markets. Electricity and Renewables: Record Consumption and Growth ... ... decisions (primarily by the U.S. Federal Reserve) on interest rates and the dynamics of the dollar may reflect on borrowing costs, investment, and consequently, demand for energy resources. Sanctions and Trade Disputes: Developments in the sanction rhetoric ...

... amid a loosening of monetary policy, it could lead to increased liquidity in markets and a rise in stablecoin issuance for new investments in crypto assets. Conversely, tightening policies potentially reduce the growth of the stablecoin supply, although ... ... continue to grow, narrowing the gap with USDT) and regulatory news (legislation, new licenses for Circle), although they have more long-term impacts than on immediate price. Under stable conditions, the price of USDC will likely remain around $1, providing ...

... unacceptable retaliatory strike in the event of an attack. However, with the intensification of geopolitical competition, Beijing is investing in expanding and modernizing its forces. Today, China possesses a nuclear triad: A powerful arsenal of ground-based ... .... Major defense contractors (rocket and space corporations, submarine producers, control systems) may receive new contracts. Long-term investors might want to pay attention to the defense and high-tech sectors related to strategic programs—despite ethical ...