... themselves – Gazprombank took care of that. “European Gazprom subsidiaries were seized in 2022, and the president's decree allowed Gazprom to legally sever ties with these subsidiaries so that Europeans couldn’t continue profiting from our assets that they seized,” explains Igor Yushkov. What has changed now? “First, a third party can be involved. European companies no longer have to send currency solely to Gazprombank. Clearly, they couldn’t do that due to the fear of falling ...

... sensitive to industrial demand. Eurozone Investor Confidence: The Sentix Index is a vital gauge for investor sentiment in the region. A positive reading may support the euro and European indices, while weaker confidence could push investors toward safer assets. China’s New Loans Data: This data will provide insights into liquidity and demand within the Chinese economy, affecting commodities like copper, oil, and steel — crucial for global markets. U.S. Consumer Credit: Consumer borrowing trends influence ...

... coal producers' negotiating positions are weak, continues Kirill Rodionov. "The key weakness is that regardless of regulatory actions, the situation in the Russian coal industry will worsen. In particular, the position of coal producers whose assets are far from export ports will deteriorate. This is why there will be a structural shift in the Russian coal industry. That is, the share of coking coal in the production structure will increase, and the geography of mining will shift eastward....

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... to the top in terms of capitalization. Conclusions for Investors The example of Gazprom highlights the vulnerability of traditional commodity corporations to geopolitical risks and changing market conditions. The value of even the largest oil and gas assets can plummet rapidly if a company loses marketing access and international capital. For investors, this serves as a clear signal: sectors of the new economy linked to innovation and entertainment can overshadow traditional champions of the commodity ...