... Central Bank can slightly increase the key rate to avoid overheating the economy. This helps control inflation and maintain price stability. During a crisis. In an economic crisis or recession (for example, after a pandemic), the Central Bank often reduces ... ... employment and other factors to decide whether to raise, lower or maintain the rate. My position as the founder of Open Oil Market For businesses, especially for companies engaged in commodity markets, like Open Oil Market, the key rate affects many ...

... has reduced uncertainty and bolstered investors' risk appetite. Overall market sentiment remains positive. Following the tumultuous rally in recent weeks, many assets have entered a phase of moderate correction or sideways trend. The absence of sharp price jumps is perceived as a sign of healthy consolidation: market participants are digesting the profits and considering new macro and regulatory signals. The focus now shifts to the impact of recent significant events. As of the morning of July 31, the market exhibits a fragile equilibrium, reflecting investor ...

... of Trieste. Price Cap Experts surveyed by Forbes are skeptical about the new sanctions package. "Given that the USA has yet to join these sanctions, their effectiveness is in serious doubt," says Maxim Shevyrenkov, head of the raw materials market analysis center at the Institute of Energy and Finance (IEF). The price cap on Russian oil united the G7 in their economic sanctions against Russia, reminds Stanislav Mitrakhovich, an expert from the Financial University and the National Energy Security Fund. Consequently, he notes that the EU's proposal to lower the ...

... This serves as a clear example of how political conflict (in trade relations) directly affects the revenue, profits, and stock prices of even such large corporations. Apart from the listed companies, several other firms within the S&P 500 are also dependent ... ... cases, Chinese consumer demand constitutes a significant portion of their revenue, underscoring the role of the global Chinese market for the S&P 500 index as a whole. Scenario Analysis: Full Decoupling, Partial Restrictions, Current Escalation Let us consider ...

... risk of halting the remaining transit supplies 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 ...