... The Kremlin appears to be leveraging its position in the uranium supply chain as a means to exert influence and respond to US sanctions. According to Russian officials, the restrictions are intended to protect national interests. By limiting uranium exports,... ... enriched uranium to power its nuclear reactors, and a notable portion of this supply has historically come from Russia. With the new restrictions in place, US energy producers may face challenges in securing sufficient enriched uranium. While the US does ...

... Oil Market: remains relatively stable thanks to producer coordination, but is highly sensitive to economic risks and potential sanction shocks. European Gas Market: approaches winter with record gas stocks, significantly reducing concerns about sharp price ... ... Russian Fuel Market: is increasingly being regulated by the state; such "manual" measures are likely to become the new norm in the near future to prevent supply crises. Global Energy Transition: renewable energy is setting records for new capacity ...

... measures are highlighted, both for Russia and the global oil market. The article also analyzes Russia's capacity to counter these actions, such as by developing alternative export channels and trade partnerships. The United States aims to intensify sanctions pressure on Russian oil supplies to the global market, according to Dalip Singh, Deputy National Security Advisor to the U.S. President. He stated that new measures would target the sale and transportation of Russian oil. Earlier, Bloomberg reported that in September, prices for Russian Urals crude oil fell below $60 per barrel, the price cap set by the G7 and the EU. As a result, Russian oil export ...

... the dollar, have started exploring alternative means for conducting cross-border transactions. Putin pointed out that these sanctions risk undermining the dollar’s global trust, describing this as a “serious mistake” on the part of the U.S. government.... ... for economic integration. Establishing a shared currency would reduce BRICS nations’ dependence on the dollar and offer a new tool for conducting trade within the bloc. However, Putin was clear that, for now, a BRICS currency is not a priority. Instead,...

... prices was also provided by temporary disruptions to Black Sea oil exports in July, as well as reports of partial easing of US sanctions on Venezuelan oil supplies, which, however, has a long-term nature. As a result, oil quotes continue to balance: markets ... ... the spot price of gold rose to ~$3,380 per troy ounce, closely approaching the historical record (~$3,400). The weakness of new data on the US economy played into the hands of gold bulls: expectations of an earlier Fed rate cut led to a decline in real ...