... become a key issue for consumers and businesses. What factors are influencing the fuel market, and what can we expect in the coming months? Read more in our article. MOSCOW, September 24 - PRIME. Prices for AI-95 gasoline in Russia, both wholesale and retail, will remain unchanged until the end of the year, which means that the profitability of sales will be close to zero, Sergey Tereshkin, CEO of the "Open Oil Market" petroleum products marketplace (a resident of Skolkovo), shared with RIA Novosti. Earlier on Tuesday, the Kommersant newspaper, citing calculations by the Petromarket ...

... and potentially lower oil prices. New Home Sales for October: Indicates the state of the construction sector. An increase in sales may signal economic recovery, affecting demand for commodities. Richmond Fed Manufacturing Index for November: Shows the ... ... Reports: Pre-Market (Before U.S. Market Opens): Kohl's Corp (KSS): An expected revenue decline of 5.0% may signal challenges in retail and negatively impact the consumer goods sector. Best Buy Co. Inc. (BBY): An anticipated revenue decrease of 1.3% could ...

... Chinese Consumption The Chinese market remains one of the key engines of growth for the global macroeconomy and consumer demand. With the world’s second-largest economy and a population exceeding 1.4 billion, China has long been the largest market for retail sales and smartphones. For instance, analysts have noted that for Apple Inc., the Chinese consumer market is its largest smartphone market, and a decline in sales in China immediately impacts the company's revenue. The slowdown in China's economic growth ...

.... This small increase in business confidence indicates that the largest economy in Europe is temporarily avoiding a deepening recession, although the level of optimism remains low. In the UK, in contrast, consumer sentiment statistics were moderate: retail sales in June rose by 0.9% month-over-month (following a decline in May), which raises hopes for household spending resilience despite high inflation; however, the GfK consumer confidence index fell slightly (to -19 points from -18), reflecting public ...

... Q2, Amazon's revenue grew at a double-digit rate of 12% (to ~$142 billion), with both key segments – e-commerce and cloud platform AWS – showing firm growth. Stimulating consumer demand through loyalty programs and expedited delivery helped boost sales in North America and beyond, despite the global economic slowdown. Amazon's operating profit significantly exceeded last year's figures, aided by measures to improve efficiency and reduce costs in its retail sector. The company also improved its forecast for the entire 2025 year, expecting continued strong demand amid an expanded product range and further development of cloud services. These news confirm that even amid post-pandemic changes in consumer ...