... growth trajectory. LVMH’s strong results serve as an indicator that global consumer demand for premium goods remains robust even in the face of economic challenges. Overall, the combination of corporate reports reflects a contradictory picture in the global economy. The financial sector and conglomerate companies demonstrate benefits from high interest rates and diversification, while tech leaders continue to profit from digitization and new trends (cloud, AI), whereas industrial giants are struggling against cyclical demand declines. The consumer segment shows mixed results: mass demand is slightly declining under inflationary pressure, but the premium segment remains strong due to accumulated ...

... infrastructure in the Far East and subsidizing railway transport to boost supplies to the Asia-Pacific region. In the future, despite coal's continued significant role, the industry will face modernization and increased environmental demands—considering the global trend toward reducing carbon emissions. In the medium and long term, coal companies will increasingly confront the challenges posed by the "green" transition, although coal will remain essential for ensuring base energy supply in several countries ...

... perceived by investors and industrial consumers. Market participants are closely monitoring further steps by the EU to strengthen energy security—including discussions on new storage filling regulations and potential restrictions on Russian gas imports. Global Agreements and Policy: Trade Thaw vs. Sanction Pressure The international agenda intertwines two opposing trends: on one hand, the de-escalation of trade conflicts between major economies, and on the other hand, the escalation of geopolitical rhetoric. A key event in recent days was the trade-energy deal between the U.S. and the EU, accompanied by a softening ...

... Nevertheless, the government declares support for the sector: projects are being implemented to develop port infrastructure in the Far East and subsidize coal transportation by rail to boost exports to the Asia-Pacific region. In the long run, considering the global trend towards reduced carbon emissions, coal energy in Russia will also strive for modernization and increased environmental sustainability, despite the continued significant role of coal in the energy balance. Renewable Energy: Capacity Growth and Environmental ...

... imminent easing from central banks and companies’ adaptation to new conditions support the market. Asia: Slowdown in China and Uncertainty Factors Asian markets displayed mixed dynamics towards the end of the week against a backdrop of local risks and global trends. Investors are concerned about signals of a slowdown in the Chinese economy: according to recently published data, China’s GDP growth in Q2 was around 5.2% YoY, which is slower than the pace at the beginning of the year. The cooling is attributed ...