... World Bank, the average price of Australian thermal coal rose to approximately $112.9 per ton in July. This marks the highest level since January of this year and the third consecutive month of increase (the price was around $109 in June). The rising prices of Australian coal are driven by sustained demand from electricity generators in the region. In comparison, South African coal prices fell to about $93.6 per ton in July; however, analysts attribute this to local factors and quality characteristics, whereas premium Australian coal remains in demand in Asian ...

... Electrification. To comply with environmental standards and maintain competitiveness, automakers may accelerate their transition to electric vehicles. This will require significant investments, but it may attract interest from "green" investors and ... ... currently represent both a risky and potentially lucrative investment opportunity. On one hand, the current decline in stock prices for BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Volkswagen may offer a chance to acquire assets at lower values. On the other hand, significant ...

... "coal renaissance" is underway. In the first five months of 2025, coal-fired power generation in the U.S. rose by approximately 19% compared to the same period in 2024. According to the Energy Information Administration (EIA), about 25% of all electricity in the country is now generated from coal—its highest share in several years. This surge is driven by several factors: Expensive gas: The rising price of natural gas has made coal a more economically appealing fuel for generation, particularly for base-load power plants. Reliability of the energy system: To avoid outages, authorities and companies maintain coal plants on standby to compensate ...

... participating in mining. In July, the average hash rate of the Bitcoin network rose by about 4% compared to June, reaching approximately 899 EH/s. In comparison, the previous month saw some miners temporarily reduce their activity due to abnormal heat and high electricity prices, resulting in a brief decline in hash rate. The recovery and increase in power in July indicate the connection of new installations and the return of previously shut-down capacities, signaling an overall expansion in mining. An increase in hash ...

... performance from Southern Copper signals sustained demand for industrial metals, while decreased profitability may reflect falling prices or rising costs (such as energy and labor). Europe Volkswagen AG – Europe's largest car manufacturer (brands Volkswagen,... ..., Škoda, etc.). The semiannual report from VW will assess the state of the automotive industry: demand for cars, especially electric vehicles, sales dynamics in key markets (including China), and profitability amid high costs. In the first half of 2025,...