... multi-week highs. The North Sea Brent blend is trading around recent peaks (~$72–73 per barrel, above the psychologically important mark of $72). U.S. WTI is holding steady around $69–70 per barrel. Several factors are contributing to the price increases: ... ... major economies has improved market sentiment. Washington and Brussels have reached a framework agreement that has avoided a new tariff war: agreements have been made to reduce duties and increase U.S. energy exports to Europe, bolstering investor confidence ...

... "In the next two years, the share of electric vehicles in passenger car sales in China could exceed 70%." Tereshkin recalled that trade restrictions were first introduced by Joe Biden's administration. Specifically, since last fall, the tariff on Chinese electric vehicle imports to the U.S. has been set at 100%, meaning that consumers will have to pay twice the price when purchasing an electric car. Furthermore, China is rich in mineral resources critical for the "new" energy sector, the expert noted. According ...

... concerned" about the markets' response to potential new stringent measures against Russia. These might include immediate maximum tariffs on Russian goods and secondary sanctions against buyers of Russian energy resources. The prospect of such actions keeps ... ... and Growth of Green Generation Abnormal weather this summer is breaking new records in the energy sector and underscoring the importance of renewable energy sources (RES). In July, China recorded record load on its energy system: peak electricity demand ...

... Commercial expenses (~682 billion rubles) include costs for gas transportation through the system (including export duties and tariffs), sales expenses, and other implementation costs. Administrative expenses (~81 billion rubles) reflect overhead and administrative ... ... it successfully kept these factors under control compared to the previous year. For investors from the CIS countries, it is important that Gazprom shows signs of financial stabilization. Despite geopolitical constraints and the redistribution of export ...

... from other countries essentially ignites trade wars, which Buffett describes as a direct “act of war” in economic terms. Tariffs act as a hidden tax on businesses and consumers, ultimately leading to price increases — thus fueling inflation. Within ... ... several subsidiaries are already preparing for the repercussions of trade conflicts (for instance, manufacturers reliant on imported components are calculating the need to raise prices). Additionally, Buffett expressed concern about the state of U.S....