... Delhi reminded that the goal of these purchases is to ensure stable and affordable energy prices for Indian consumers, a priority for one of the largest economies in the world. Analysts estimate that India may resort to retaliatory measures or increase focus on alternative partners, such as China or Middle Eastern countries willing to cooperate outside the umbrella of American sanctions, in the event of escalation of the trade conflict with the U.S. Global Oil Prices Decline Amid Market Expectations ...

... declines or financial difficulties arise, such as reduced income or increased debts. At times, even in favorable situations, management may decide to reinvest profits back into the business, leaving shareholders without distributions. For investors focused on generating dividend income, such a decision can be quite disappointing. First, it means they miss out on anticipated investment income. Second, the stock price may not rise, as part of the company's appeal for investors was precisely the dividend ...

... its reserve (selling 12 BTC beyond its April production), whereas Marathon continues to accumulate holdings. For investors, these figures are an important indicator of financial strategy: Riot emphasizes flexibility and avoiding losses, while Marathon focuses on maximizing its BTC capital share in anticipation of asset value growth. Funding through Bitcoins: Credit Lines vs. Sales Interestingly, both companies utilize bitcoins as a financing tool but in different ways. Riot Platforms recently opened ...

... Federal Reserve indeed left rates unchanged. Soft monetary conditions combined with the resolution of trade differences could support fuel demand in the latter half of the year. Gas Market: Record Storage for Winter and Relative Price Stability The focus in the gas market remains on Europe, where EU countries are rapidly filling underground gas storage in preparation for the winter heating season. By the end of July, European UGS facilities were over 72% full (up from ~59% a month prior), equivalent ...

... Bitcoin has experienced dramatic rises and falls, but the underlying principle of decentralized currency has gained widespread acceptance. Today, there are numerous other cryptocurrencies (often referred to as altcoins—alternative coins). Some are focused on increased transaction speed and scalability, others on anonymity, while others represent platforms for creating decentralized applications. A prime example of the latter is Ethereum (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization....