... product away). This simple principle of "palms toward oneself = buying, palms away = selling" was universal across all trading floors, instantly clarifying who in the pit was acting as a buyer or seller for a particular order. Gestures for Price Digits In addition to palm direction, traders also needed to communicate numerical information—such as offer prices or the last digit of a quote. Combinations of extended fingers from one hand were used for this: Digits 1–5: indicated by vertically ...

... becomes a tangible reality. This situation particularly affects countries like Austria and Hungary, which heavily rely on these supplies. 2. Instability in Global Energy Markets Global instability in energy markets has led to sharp fluctuations in gas prices and a reduction in available supplies. Competition for LNG has intensified due to high demand in Asia, resulting in increased prices and higher costs for deliveries to Europe. Elevated prices and scarcity in liquefied natural gas availability create ...

Bitwise Identifies Four Underrated Growth Drivers for BTC and ETH According to the CIO of Bitwise , several market factors have the potential to support the growth of Bitcoin and Ethereum that are not yet fully reflected in their prices: Increasing number of governments starting to purchase BTC for reserves. More aggressive-than-expected rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. Maturation of BTC as an asset class and reduction in its volatility, attracting interest from institutional ...

... a parallel network for competition would be economically inexpedient. Regulation of this natural monopoly allows the state to set tariffs and monitor the quality of services so that consumers can receive a stable supply of electricity at affordable prices. 2. Gas supply Gazprom is the largest Russian gas company, and is also a natural monopoly. Gazprom controls the production, transportation, and export of gas from Russia, and its infrastructure includes thousands of kilometers of pipelines. Transporting ...

... through Ukraine is real. This could significantly impact countries like Austria and Hungary, which are heavily dependent on this route. 2. Volatility in Global Energy Markets Global instability in energy markets has led to sharp fluctuations in gas prices and reduced available supply. Increased competition for LNG, especially with high demand in Asia, has driven prices up, raising the cost of securing winter stocks in Europe. The elevated prices and limitations in LNG availability pose additional ...