... Events for Investors All Day Events: U.S. Bond Market Closure: In observance of Veterans Day, the U.S. bond market will be closed, reducing liquidity in bond trading. This can create some volatility in other financial markets, including stocks and commodities. Fortune Global Forum: CEOs including Brian Cornell from Target ($TGT), Joey Wat from Yum China ($YUMC), and Kristin Peck from Zoetis ($ZTS) will participate in discussions, potentially sharing insights into corporate strategy and global ...

... debt burden could weaken investor confidence in the U.S. dollar as a global reserve currency. Concerns about the U.S.'s ability to manage its debt may drive investors toward alternative assets, potentially weakening the dollar's value and affecting commodity and financial markets worldwide. Inflationary Pressures Financing debt and economic stimulus programs with borrowed funds could fuel inflation. As debt accumulates and interest rates rise, inflation expectations may intensify. Should inflation ...

... cargo handling (+2.2%); the key port in the East, Vanino, demonstrated a 22.7% increase, reflecting rising supplies of coal and fertilizers to the Asia-Pacific region. Analysis by Cargo Categories An extended analysis shows divergent trends across major commodity groups. Crude oil volumes amounted to 87.6 million tons (−5.3%), while petroleum products reached 42.9 million tons (−5.2%), indicating moderate decline in the energy segment. In contrast, coal handling increased to 60.8 million tons (+2....

... pace comparable to retail—according to Google, about 83% of businesses prefer to order and pay for products online. The era of cold calls, offline marketing, and paper processes is gradually fading. But this transition is especially important for commodity markets, because the development of e-commerce here will change practically everything. Lack of Digitization = Lack of Transparency How does the process of buying and selling petroleum products look today for the end B2B consumer in small ...

... market, Gazprom’s value has fallen to its current ~$38 billion. Just a decade ago, Gazprom's management harbored ambitions of reaching a trillion-dollar valuation; however, in practice, the company is experiencing an extended downturn. Dependence on commodity export and political risks have undermined investor confidence: GAZP shares have lost a significant portion of their value in recent years. Tatneft Remains Far Behind A similar situation is observed with Tatneft. This large Russian oil company ...