... Under Threat The shift in user behavior directly impacts the traditional business model of internet search and advertising. Historically, search engines earned the majority of their revenue from advertising: companies paid for impressions and clicks, attracting traffic to their websites. However, if answers to queries are provided directly on the results page using AI, users are less likely to click on links. Many search sessions now conclude on the search engine itself, without leading audiences ...

... prices and other assets. High inflation erodes your savings and diminishes the real return on investments – money loses purchasing power. Changes in tax legislation or the introduction of new regulations can make certain types of investments less attractive (for example, an increase in tax on income from deposits makes them less profitable). Political instability, revolutions, wars, and sanctions all impose risks on investors operating in affected regions, regardless of the condition of the specific ...

... Stabilization of Brent Prices Around $67, Continued Fuel Export Ban in Russia, Increase in Gas Stocks in Europe, Acceleration of Investments in Renewable Energy Sources. The latest developments in the fuel and energy sector as of August 12, 2025, again attract the keen attention of investors and the market. The sanctions standoff between Washington and New Delhi is reaching a new phase—India is negotiating for more favorable supply conditions and has received an additional discount on Russian oil ...

... India, Rising Gasoline Prices in Russia, Stability of Brent Oil, European Gas Market Situation, Trends in Renewable Energy and Traditional Generation, and Investor Forecasts. Current events in the fuel and energy complex (FEC) as of August 13, 2025 attract investor attention due to their ambiguity. Geopolitical tensions continue to escalate: Washington is expanding its sanctions pressure and hints at measures against China following India. Simultaneously, global oil prices remain relatively stable ...

... Australia, Indonesia, Russia, and South Africa—are maintaining stable shipment volumes. In developed countries, there continues to be a trend towards reducing coal generation: environmental regulations and taxation policies make new coal projects less attractive. However, as noted, some Asian nations are temporarily increasing coal burning to avoid purchasing expensive gas. As a result, global coal consumption is currently holding steady. IEA analysts expect a gradual decline in global coal demand ...