... political decisions can quickly alter the availability of certain energy sources for entire regions. The energy sectors enter the second half of 2025 in a state of relative balance but with evident signals of forthcoming changes: Oil Market: remains relatively stable due to producer coordination but is sensitive to economic risks. European Gas Market: approaches winter with record reserves, reducing concerns over sharp price spikes. Russian Fuel Market: is increasingly tightly regulated by the government; such "manual" interventions are likely to become ...

... Minutes Release The minutes from the latest Federal Open Market Committee meeting offer insights into the Federal Reserve's economic outlook and potential monetary policy adjustments. Investors will scrutinize these details for indications of future ... ... Weekly Crude Oil Stock Report Changes in crude oil inventories can influence global oil prices, affecting energy markets and related sectors. Corporate Earnings Reports: Pre-Market (Before U.S. Market Opens): Kohl's Corp (KSS): A major U.S. department ...

... stock market displays notable resilience. Indices have approached historical highs, and the VIX volatility index remains in relative low “calm” ranges. This indicates that market participants are not preemptively pricing in negativity—rather, hope ... ... 2025, combines significant opportunities and risks for investors. Notable opportunities include the chance to confirm stable economic growth and corporate profits: strong macro data and successful quarterly earnings reports from leading companies will ...

... Russia through sanctions and restrictions, according to Putin, backfire on the initiators of such measures. Russian-Chinese relations were characterized as a model of mutually beneficial partnership. Putin referred to the current cooperation with China ... ... of the key factors for global stability. He noted that Russia and China are effectively co-creating new rules for the global economic order, demonstrating a balance of interests among major powers. Besides China, interactions with other friendly regions ...

... European Central Bank is anticipated to support the economy, although it will not mitigate the impacts of American tariffs. China: GDP Growth: 4.0% (down from 4.6% in 2024). Key Challenges: New U.S. tariffs, weak domestic demand, and ineffectiveness of economic stimulants. Mexico: GDP Growth: 1.3%. High dependence on U.S. exports and limited monetary and fiscal policy space could lead the country into a recession. India: GDP Growth: 5.7%. The country remains relatively insulated due to strong domestic demand and supply chain diversification. Currency Markets U.S. Dollar: The dollar is projected to continue strengthening, with the euro expected to decline to $0.97 and the Mexican peso to 23 pesos per dollar ...