... market are often compared to those of stock markets. Gold is seen as a tool for "preserving" value, while stocks and bonds are regarded as instruments for "generating" value. Stocks and bonds generally perform better in conditions of political stability and a lower degree of external shocks. This is particularly evident when analyzing the American market, where stock exchanges have consistently benefited from significant political stability since the 19th century. Economist Thomas ...

... industrial gas consumers. Meanwhile, market participants are closely monitoring the EU's further steps to enhance energy security—including the introduction of new target levels for storage and potential restrictions on Russian gas imports currently under political discussion. Russian Fuel Market: Stabilization Measures and Price Reactions The internal market for petroleum products in Russia is experiencing a tense situation this summer, associated with the rapid rise in prices for gasoline and diesel ...

... same time, market participants are closely monitoring further steps by the EU to strengthen energy security — including the introduction of new storage targets and potential restrictions on imports of Russian gas, which are being discussed at the political level. Fuel Market in Russia: Stabilization Measures and Price Reaction The domestic market for petroleum products in Russia is currently experiencing a tense situation due to rising gasoline and diesel prices. In July, exchange prices for automobile ...

... Europe, or Asia on August 8 — the main business activity indices and inflation reports were already released earlier in the week. Therefore, the external macro environment for the markets is relatively calm today, and investor attention shifts towards political news and corporate stories. Nevertheless, any unexpected statements from central bank representatives or new data (for example, updates on U.S.-China trade negotiations) could alter the landscape. In conditions of macroeconomic quiet, mood factors ...

... security. Notably, Brussels has extended the regulations for mandatory storage filling for another two years to maintain high reserve levels for future winters, and discussions on potential new restrictions on Russian gas imports are underway at the political level. Russian Fuel Market: Export Ban and Price Stabilization The domestic market for oil products in Russia is experiencing a tense situation this summer, driven by a rapid increase in prices for gasoline and diesel fuel. In July, exchange ...