... approximately 59 rubles per liter by early August, while AI-95 stood at about 65 rubles/liter, which is significantly higher than at the beginning of the year. Despite the export ban, fuel prices at gas stations continue to climb, although the pace of price growth has noticeably decreased compared to the peak values of June. To stabilize the situation, the government is employing budgetary support mechanisms. Oil refineries (refineries) are receiving compensation under a damping mechanism – subsidies that mitigate the difference ...

... fluctuations in the metals market. The company’s copper output remained high, allowing revenue to stay close to last year's figures. However, it is estimated that Southern Copper's net profit may have slightly declined compared to Q2 2024. This was due to a decrease in average copper prices during the reporting period: uncertainty around the Chinese economy—the largest consumer of metals—led to volatility in copper quotes. Nevertheless, Southern Copper's management expressed optimism regarding the mid-term outlook: the push for ...

... reflects the number of concluded purchase-sale contracts in the secondary housing market. An improvement in the Pending Home Sales metric will suggest a revival in purchasing activity—possibly due to stabilized mortgage rates or corrections in home prices. A decrease in transactions will continue the trend of a cooling housing market, indicating consumer caution and the pressure of high rates on the real sector. 17:30 (USA) – Natural Gas Inventories (Weekly); 18:00 – Kansas Fed Manufacturing Index (August): ...

... traditionally observes a slowdown in inflation due to the decreasing prices of fruit and vegetable productions. From August 12–18, the country recorded slight deflation—consumer prices fell by 0.04%. This marks the fourth consecutive week of recorded weekly price decreases. Consequently, the annual inflation rate, according to the Ministry of Economic Development, has slowed to approximately 8.5% (down from 9.4% in June). New CPI figures will indicate whether deflationary dynamics persisted during the third decade ...

... availability and apply downward pressure on global oil prices, indirectly facilitating further reductions in gasoline prices. In other words, the current market situation for oil products in the U.S. is favorable for consumers: supply exceeds demand, prices are gradually decreasing, and no shortages are observed. In Europe, the price situation for motor fuel is relatively stable. After the upheavals of 2022–2023, when sanctions and logistical restructuring led to sharp price surges, gasoline and diesel markets in 2025 ...