... economy, while undergoing changes in monetary policy, does not show signs of severe disturbances (such as massive bank bankruptcies or stablecoin bans) on the horizon. On the contrary, many recent trends—successful IPO of Circle, easing of regulations, global expansion of USDC—provide a robust foundation for USD Coin's stability. The expected price of USDC in dollars will remain within a narrow range of $0.999–$1.001 on exchanges. Minor deviations from parity may occur during peak market volatility, but these are generally quickly mitigated by arbitrage traders. The forecast for USDC's price ...

... impact on global energy markets. The material highlights the role of sanctions, market changes, and expert forecasts, focusing on possible strategic steps that Russia may take in response to this situation. Following the unexpectedly sharp drop in global oil prices, the cost of Russian Urals oil is also falling. It may even drop below $60 per barrel at Russian ports. Why have oil prices declined, can we talk about an era of low prices, and how will the Russian budget cope with this situation? In the last ...

... disruptions in the export of Black Sea oil (including suspensions of shipments of Azeri BTC in the Turkish port of Ceyhan), which have restricted supply in the market, are also providing additional support. On the other hand, the growth potential for oil prices is limited by signs of slowing global economic activity. Mixed macroeconomic data from the US and China lead to forecasts of moderate demand for energy carriers in the second half of the year. Many investment banks maintain a cautious forecast for Brent at year-end—around $60 per ...

... goods. This is especially relevant for companies dealing in commodities. High sales on Singles' Day may provide short-term support for oil and other resource prices. In the Russian market, Open Oil Market offers a platform where companies can track global oil and commodity price changes and respond to rising demand. For Russian enterprises, Singles' Day in China can signal adjustments in pricing and export strategies, especially if Chinese consumer activity is high. What This Means for Russian Investors For Russian investors,...

... While this committee does not make final decisions on production levels, it evaluates participants' compliance with agreements on oil production cuts and can provide recommendations for future policies. The oil market displayed volatility last week: global oil prices declined in the first half of the week but rebounded significantly towards the end. Investors reacted to signals regarding global demand and potential increases in supply. If the OPEC+ meeting concludes without surprises and the quotas remain unchanged,...