... and conditions of repayment. Let's consider the most common options: Credit for replenishment of working capital. This type of loan is designed to cover current business expenses and maintain working capital. The funds received can be used to purchase raw materials, pay salaries, rent premises and other daily needs. As a rule, these are relatively short-term loans (up to a year), which help to survive cash flow gaps or seasonal declines in revenue. Investment loan for business development. Such a loan ...

... to the market in the future. The increase in supply, coupled with risks of a global economic slowdown, creates a "cooling" effect on prices: despite short-term attempts for Brent to exceed $70, the market reacts cautiously to the surplus of raw materials. Additional support for oil prices is provided by data from the U.S. In the latest reporting week, commercial oil inventories in the U.S. decreased more than expected, indicating robust demand and preventing sharp price declines. At the same ...

... undergoing changes, while gas reserves in Europe remain at high levels. What will be the implications for the energy security of the region and the global economy? We will explore all aspects of the situation, including the impact of sanctions, the state of raw materials markets, and potential changes in logistics. Join us for an analysis of the latest energy sector news and forecasts for the near future. Current News in the Fuel and Energy Sector as of August 12, 2025: Sanction Standoff Between the US and ...

... Tuesday was below $60 per barrel, that is, below the ceiling, Bloomberg reported, citing Argus Media data. However, according to Dudchenko, Urals prices are currently around $65 per barrel. Meanwhile, Sergey Tereshkin, CEO of the oil products and raw materials marketplace Open Oil Market, also does not rule out a correction of Urals prices to less than $60 per barrel, considering the Urals discount to Brent at $10 per barrel by August 2024. This, by the way, is the minimum discount since the beginning ...

... Sanctions: U.S. President Donald Trump intensified rhetoric towards Moscow, shortening the deadline for resolving the conflict in Ukraine to 10-12 days. This effectively sounded like a ultimatum threatening new sanctions against Russia and buyers of its raw materials. This increased uncertainty regarding global supplies and added a risk premium to oil prices. OPEC+ Actions: Oil-producing countries within the alliance continue to gradually increase supply. In August, a total quota increase of approximately ...