... concealing its origin. Afterwards, Iranian crude is directed to China disguised as shipments from Malaysia, Oman, or other countries. Financial Scale According to analytics firm Kpler, in 2024, the volume of Iranian oil shipments to China via the "shadow ... ... advantage for China, which is acquiring oil at a reduced price. How This Affects Russia? Increased competition in the Asian market Iran is offering oil at substantial discounts, making it attractive to China. As the primary oil supplier to the Middle ...

... Starting from August 1, 2025 , authorities have enacted a temporary ban on gasoline exports by all producers. Previously, from March, partial export restrictions for independent traders were in place, but the ban has now been extended to cover the entire market to direct maximum volumes of gasoline towards domestic needs. The embargo is officially imposed until August 31 inclusively, but authorities do not rule out extending the restriction into September if necessary. Financial Dampening and Trade Control. Monitoring of petroleum product trading has increased; the government is utilizing the damping mechanism more actively—it limits excess profits from fuel exports. If the alternative export price significantly exceeds ...

... a clear plan for how it will capture market share, attract new clients, etc. If management lacks even a basic idea of the future direction, funds will likely be wasted. Availability of Own Resources. It is unwise to trust funds to a company that is financially struggling. Investment should only be made in a proven product that has already been tested in the market. If a firm intends to assess product competitiveness with investor funds, this is a flawed idea. Funds can only be invested in enterprises that possess their own resources and manage them wisely. Investment is a complex process that requires thorough ...

... authorities and fuel companies. Market participants are closely monitoring the situation: oil companies are already experiencing pressure from increased taxes and sanctions restrictions, and any changes in subsidy or export regulation could impact their financial stability. Gas Sector: Europe Stockpiles Reserves and Changes Routes The European gas market is approaching the end of summer with solid stockpile indicators. Gas storage facilities (GSG) in the EU are filled to more than 72% of total capacity by early August, significantly exceeding average levels from previous years at this date. EU ...

... promising teams that demonstrate explosive audience and revenue growth. The market is once again rewarding bold startups with high valuations, restoring faith in the scalability of new projects. IPO Wave: The Market is Opening Up for New Leaders The IPO market is experiencing a revival after a prolonged hiatus. The successful debuts of tech companies in the first half of the year have inspired both entrepreneurs and investors. For instance, in the financial sector, notable IPOs from fintech companies Circle and Chime have become indicators of the revival of startup activity on the stock exchange. This positive momentum is encouraging other companies to take advantage of the newly opened "window ...