... reserves and diminished exports) pressured oil prices last week. The market wants to understand whether this was a one-off spike or a continuing trend. If the API again reports a significant increase in stocks, this could heighten downward pressure on WTI/Brent oil prices, particularly ahead of EIA confirmation figures. Conversely, a decrease or stagnation in stocks would serve as a positive signal indicating that the surplus was temporary. At the time of writing, oil prices are hovering around $74 per barrel for ...

... Vladimir Chernov highlights that oil and gas revenues still exceed the Finance Ministry’s baseline projections, and the weaker ruble partly offsets export losses. Energy expert Kirill Rodionov believes Russia’s 2024 budget remains on track, with Brent oil prices likely to range between $70–75 per barrel in the coming months. The primary risks will emerge in 2025–2027, as OPEC+ countries, including Russia, may need to increase production sharply, causing nominal and real price declines. Simonov concludes ...

... крупнейшей экономики Европы будут иметь значение для рынков нефти и газа. PCE Price Index (индекс расходов на личное потребление) в США (январь) – 16:30 мск ... ... предложения нефти на рынке. Динамика сырьевых рынков Цена на нефть марки Brent – $78,50 (+0,51%) Котировки демонстрируют умеренный рост на фоне ожиданий ...

... optimism among seasoned market players. It is noteworthy that the interest in stocks extends not only to foreign assets but also to Russian ones. For instance, the news that the U.S. intends to tighten sanctions on Iran and its oil triggered a surge in prices for Brent and WTI. Futures contracts have shown substantial growth. The interest in domestic oil inevitably leads to a stabilization of the national currency rate. This is a significant argument in favor of investing in Russian companies. Where to Invest ...

... pressures. Eni S.p.A. – an Italian oil and gas giant releasing results for Q2 amid volatile energy prices. Investors will analyze Eni's oil and gas production volumes, as well as profitability metrics in exploration, production, and refining. In Q2 2025, Brent oil prices were stable within the range of $70–80 per barrel (lower than the previous year's level), so a decrease in profitability relative to the peaks of 2024 is expected. Nevertheless, effective cost management and stable production volumes could support ...