... safeguard against adverse changes in exchange rates. Speculation: Traders can use Call options to profit if they expect an increase in the value of the underlying asset by the option's expiration. When is it Beneficial to Use European Options? In Stable Markets: European options are suitable for situations where price changes of the underlying asset are predictable. For Simple Strategies: They are convenient for implementing basic hedging strategies or speculations. Cost Reduction: Due to their lower cost, European options are advantageous for traders with limited ...

... North American business sector and other regions. US: Energy Stocks and Inflation Expectations 17:30 (US): EIA report on natural gas stocks for the week. Changes in US gas inventory data are crucial for assessing supply and demand balance in the energy market. Significant deviations from forecasts may impact gas prices and stocks of energy companies. 18:00 (US): New York Fed consumer inflation expectations index (July). This survey reflects how American consumers anticipate price changes in the upcoming year. A rise in inflation expectations will reinforce arguments ...

... resources fall, the inflow of currency into the country decreases. As a result, the ruble exchange rate falls. Central Bank Policy: Sometimes the Central Bank may deliberately devalue the ruble to make domestic goods more competitive on the international market. How does devaluation affect the Russian economy? Rising import prices: When the ruble loses its value, imported goods become more expensive. This means that Russians spend more on foreign-made goods, such as cars, electronics, medicines, and even some food products. Higher cost of living for citizens: Devaluation ...

... supply. Investors will closely monitor forecasts regarding production and consumption, especially in the context of supply cuts from OPEC+. U.S. – EIA Oil Inventories: The statistics on commercial oil reserves could induce volatility in commodity markets. A decline in inventories typically supports oil price growth, while an increase could signal weakening demand. Russia – Weekly Consumer Inflation Data: Yearly inflation in Russia remains around 9–10% year-on-year, while weekly intervals may experience periods of deflation due to seasonal factors....

... foreign buyers. Regarding the expected permit, Gusev believes that there is a high probability the export permit will not only apply to December and January but will be extended until the end of March, until the demand for gasoline in the domestic market starts to rise. In his opinion, lifting the ban will not affect wholesale or retail fuel prices in Russia. Retail prices are almost unaffected by wholesale, and price growth is limited by inflation. Wholesale prices are influenced by anything—logistics issues, transport delays, weather, news—except for fundamental factors. Demand and ...