... consumer demand. After Market Close Reports: Gilead, ConocoPhillips, Motorola, Monster After Market Close: In the evening, attention will shift to the earnings reports from US companies across various sectors. Biopharmaceutical company Gilead Sciences will share its achievements — market participants will focus on sales of its key drugs and progress in developing new medications. Oil and gas giant ConocoPhillips will report its earnings for the past quarter amid oil price volatility; its results will ...

... affected both dry and liquid cargoes: the handling of dry cargo fell by 6.0% to 133.7 million tons, while liquid cargo decreased by 4.7% to 146.9 million tons. Exports continue to dominate with 221.3 million tons (−5.4%) of the total volume, while the share of imports remains modest at 13.7 million tons (+2.4%). The reduction in cargo flows may impact investments in port infrastructure and logistics. Regional Dynamics A downturn is observed across all key maritime basins, except for the Far East. The ...

The United States, a major supplier of liquefied natural gas (LNG), has failed to meet several contractual obligations to Europe, raising concerns over energy stability as winter approaches. This article explores the reasons behind the redirection of U.S. LNG shipments, the impact on European consumers, and potential steps Europe could take to strengthen its energy security. Discover how these recent developments are affecting the market and why Europe is considering alternative measures to ensure...

... 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. As a result, everything far from seaport locations will see reduced mining. Overall, this negative trend for the Russian coal industry ...

... settlements in national currencies and reducing the dollar's role in global trade. In recent years, central banks of BRICS countries and several other states have been rapidly increasing their gold reserves, diversifying investments, and reducing the share of dollar-denominated assets. The development of a proprietary gold trading infrastructure complements this strategy harmoniously. Market Impact and Benefits for Investors The emergence of a new trading platform could eventually lead to the establishment ...