... imminent easing of monetary policy in the U.S. have strengthened following a series of disappointing macroeconomic data. On the other hand, geopolitical tensions have somewhat eased: a recent compromise between Washington and Brussels has prevented a new tariff war, which has supported risk appetite. Wall Street, which set records in July, is facing volatility amid mixed signals. Investors are evaluating the prospects of an economic slowdown, but strong reports from tech giants are sustaining interest ...

... claims fell to a three-month low, reflecting a healthy labor market. Investors are positively assessing progress in external trade and easing inflationary pressures. The conclusion of a trade deal with Japan and the anticipated US–EU agreement on tariffs alleviate some geopolitical uncertainty, supporting the markets. At the same time, the rate of price growth in the US has slowed, with the Fed sending “dovish” signals. At the upcoming meeting (July 29–30), the Federal Reserve is likely ...

... sales in China could exceed 70% by 2027, Sergey Tereshkin, CEO of the petroleum product marketplace "Open Oil Market" (a Skolkovo resident), told RIA Novosti. Earlier, U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to impose an additional 10% tariff on Chinese goods starting February 1 and to sign an order introducing 25% tariffs on all goods from Mexico and Canada. Additionally, after taking office, he repealed an order by his predecessor, Joe Biden, which mandated that by 2030, half of all ...

... is hovering around $69. The pricing uptick is fueled by several factors: U.S. Trade De-escalation with Partners. The framework agreement between Washington and Brussels has helped avoid an escalation of the trade dispute. The parties agreed on mutual tariff reductions and a significant increase in American energy exports to Europe, which has improved investor sentiment and raised expectations for growth in U.S. oil and gas demand. Additionally, the U.S. has intensified dialogue with India to reduce ...

... European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Scotland resulted in a framework trade agreement. In this accord, European goods exported to the U.S. will be taxed at a 15% rate instead of the previously promised 30%. In return for the reduced tariff, the EU agreed to allow duty-free imports of U.S. goods, increase investments in the country to $600 billion, and guarantee demand for military equipment and energy resources. Regarding energy supplies, Europe pledged to move away from Russian ...