... smallest gain in recent years. Approximately 100,000 new jobs were expected, so this result highlighted a sharp cooling in the labor market. The unemployment rate rose to 4.2% (previously 4.0%), signaling a decline in labor demand. Together with modest GDP growth in Q2 (~1.5%), these figures indicate a loss of economic momentum in the U.S. The weakening labor market has sharply heightened expectations that the Federal Reserve may begin lowering interest rates in the coming months to support business activity....

... losses of the global economy due to corruption are about 5% of global GDP or 2.6 trillion US dollars. This is equivalent to the GDP of a large developed country. In developing countries, the losses due to corruption exceed the volume of official development ... ... country: investors avoid countries with a high level of corruption due to increased risks and additional costs. Slower economic growth: corruption distorts market mechanisms and reduces the efficiency of the economy. Increased income inequality: corruption ...

... supply chains. Economic Growth and Demand: Macroeconomic indicators in key countries—GDP and industrial growth rates in China, the U.S., Europe, and India—will determine the dynamics of oil, gas, and electricity consumption. Strong data (e.g., a 3% GDP growth in the U.S. in Q2 2025) supports optimism, but economic slowdowns in any region could cool fuel demand. Filling Gas Storage: Progress in Europe towards achieving the goal of 90% filling of UGS facilities before the heating season and securing alternative ...

... (Russia): Announcement by the Central Bank of Russia regarding foreign currency purchases/sales volumes in August. The regulator's decision influences the ruble's exchange rate and liquidity. 12:00 (Eurozone): Producer Price Index (PPI) for June. The growth rates of wholesale prices signal potential future consumer inflation in Europe. 15:30 (USA): Trade Balance for June. Data on exports/imports will affect the U.S. GDP assessment, especially in light of changes in trade policy. 16:00 (Brazil): Final S&P Global PMI indices in services and Composite (July). Assessment of business activity in the largest economy in Latin America. 16:30 (USA): Final S&P Global services ...

... chains. Economic Growth and Demand: Macro-economic indicators in key countries – growth rates of GDP and industry in China, the U.S., Europe, and India – will determine the consumption dynamics for oil, gas, and electricity. Strong data (such as a 3% GDP growth in the U.S. in Q2 2025) supports optimism; however, economic slowdowns anywhere could cool fuel demand. Filling of Gas Storage Facilities: Europe’s progress towards achieving the 90% filling target for UGS by the heating season and ensuring alternative ...