... Investors Diversification of portfolios across regions and sectors. Focus on long-term strategies to minimize short-term risks. Investing in sustainable assets, including ESG factors. Conclusion The year 2025 promises to be a turning point for global markets. Careful examination of trends and the right selection of investment instruments will help investors capitalize even in the face of global turbulence. Citi Wealth advises remaining flexible and considering long-term prospects.

... potential consequences for the global economy. Energy Sector News, Saturday, July 26, 2025: Brent Approaches $70, Record Gas Supplies, Market Reaction to Gasoline Export Ban The latest review of the fuel and energy complex highlights key events and trends as of July 26, 2025. The global oil market shows cautious price growth — Brent crude oil is nearing $70 per barrel amid optimism in trade negotiations and coordinated actions by producers. European gas storage facilities continue to fill at record rates, reducing risks for the upcoming ...

... remained relatively high in 2025, and the exchange rate of the national currency is not as strong as before, increasing ruble revenues from exports. In these circumstances, oil companies are eager to maximize exports, reducing supply to the domestic market. This creates a trend of scarcity and contributes to rising domestic prices unless restrictive measures are taken. Speculative Market Factors. A significant jump in prices is noted in fuel trading on exchanges. Since the beginning of the year, exchange quotations for ...

... a stable government, predictable legislation, absence of geopolitical tension create favorable conditions for business, while political crises or sanctions can negatively affect the securities market. The goal of this stage is to identify the global trend. If the economy is growing and the stock market is on the rise, the investor expects a generally favorable background for most companies (even weak firms can grow along with the market). If there is a decline or recession, you should be careful: in such periods, even good companies can temporarily ...

... inflation expectations among the population and weak consumer demand, allowing for an improved inflation forecast for the end of 2025 (to around 6-7% compared to previously expected 7-8%). The regulator did not rule out further rate cuts should current trends in price deceleration persist. The Russian debt market reacted positively to the CBR's move: yields on government bonds (OFZ) have declined confidently, boosting their price and attractiveness for investors. The Russian stock market by the end of July was moving without a clearly defined trend, but ...