... balance in the market. Overall, European gas prices are currently significantly lower than the crisis peaks of 2022; however, any supply disruptions or an early cold spell in the fall could once again heighten volatility. Global Agreements and Policy: Trade De-escalation and Sanction Pressures In international affairs, a significant recent development has been the U.S.-EU trade and energy deal, accompanying enhanced sanctions pressures on Russia. Washington and Brussels have crafted agreements aimed at preventing a new trade war: mutual understanding ...

... Meanwhile, market participants are closely monitoring the EU's further steps to strengthen energy security, including discussions about new targets for storage filling and potential restrictions on Russian gas imports. Global Agreements and Policy: Trade De-escalation vs Sanction Pressure In the international arena, two opposing trends are notably interwoven: de-escalation of trade conflicts between major economies and increasing geopolitical rhetoric. On one hand, a key recent event has been the trade-energy deal between the U.S. and the EU,...

... a sharp increase in gasoline and diesel fuel prices. In July, exchange prices for automotive gasoline on the St. Petersburg International Commodity Exchange reached historical highs: the Ai-95 grade rose above 77,000 rubles/ton , breaking records and ... ... inclusively, but authorities do not rule out extending the restriction into September if necessary. Financial Dampening and Trade Control. Monitoring of petroleum product trading has increased; the government is utilizing the damping mechanism more actively—it ...

... hopes for the resilience of consumer spending despite high inflation. At the same time, the GfK consumer confidence index in the UK dipped slightly (to -19 points from -18 in June), reflecting continuing household caution. A key theme in Europe remains international trade relations. In light of new challenges in global trade, an increasing number of companies mention the impact of tariffs and barriers in their reports. The focus is on negotiations between the USA and the European Union. President Donald Trump's administration ...

... key achievements of the economy and development priorities for the coming years. He touched upon a wide range of topics—from macroeconomic indicators and the investment climate to technological sovereignty, the defense industry, and the prospects of international trade. This article summarizes the main points of his speech, highlighting the key messages that investors should consider in its aftermath. Accelerated Economic Growth and Inflation Reduction GDP and Economic Growth: Putin noted that the Russian economy ...