... would require prices to rise to a minimum of $120 per barrel. This is precisely what the Trump administration seems intent on achieving—entrenching the European economy in extremely costly energy resources, thereby permanently eliminating a dangerous ... ... satellite, believes the expert. Alexey Grivach, Deputy Director General of the National Energy Security Fund, asserts that the U.S.-EU agreement is primarily a public relations maneuver. “During his previous presidential term, Trump negotiated similar agreements with China. After the tariff war in 2018, Washington and Beijing announced the strengthening of trade cooperation in the energy sector,...

... for increased demand for US oil in the future. Geopolitical Premium in Prices: Trump's ultimatum to Moscow (essentially threatening new sanctions within the next two weeks... ... (Japan, Indonesia, the Philippines) and is seeking an extension of the tariff truce with China while limiting oil imports from Russia and Iran. All these initiatives aim to... ... Brent upwards again. Gas Storage Filling: For Europe, it is critically important to achieve the target of 90% gas storage capacity by autumn. Any delays in the schedule...

... global trends. Focus is on the pace of economic growth in China, which has noticeably slowed down. According to official data, China's GDP growth in Q2 was around 5.2% year-on-year, slowing after a higher start to the year. Key reasons include cautious behavior ... ... domestic demand to tax incentives for businesses – but global investors are skeptical that these steps will be sufficient to achieve the targeted annual growth of around 5.5–6%. The softer trajectory of the Chinese economy is reflected across the region,...

... such as Gazprom and Tatneft. Against the backdrop of the unstable Russian market and a complex economic environment, Pop Mart's shares demonstrate impressive growth. This phenomenon piques the interest of investors and analysts, signaling that even companies from unconventional sectors can achieve remarkable results. In this article, we will delve into how Pop Mart surpassed Gazprom and what this implies for future ... ... the stock price of the Russian gas giant. Pop Mart: The Phenomenon of Labubu Toys Pop Mart International Group was founded in China in 2010 and initially began as a small toy store in Beijing. The company gained fame through its “blind box” concept: ...

... Volkswagen AG – Europe’s largest car manufacturer faced serious difficulties. According to half-year results, Volkswagen’s operating profit in Q2 fell by more than 29% YoY (to ~€2.3 billion), and net profit declined by 36%. The main reasons include a sales slump in the key market of China, where competition from local electric vehicles is intensifying, as well as costs resulting from American import tariffs.... ... investors with strong results against the backdrop of high interest rates in the country. For the first half of 2025, NatWest achieved a net income of about £2.5 billion, an 18% increase compared to the previous year. Profit growth was driven by an expanded ...