by Natalija Riabko | Oct 16, 2025 | Article, EU, Forecast, Heavy Industry, News, News of the day, Raw Materials, Steel Industry, Strategy, Sustainable Production
Global Context In the autumn of 2025, the global industrial order stands at a crossroads between trade confrontation and ecological transition. Rivalries between the United States, China, and, increasingly, the European Union are reshaping economic balances. Steel,...
by Natalija Riabko | Oct 2, 2025 | Agriculture, China, Commodities, EU, Forecast, Investing, Market Outlook, News, News of the day, Raw Materials, Strategy, USA
Global Outlook Global growth remains positive but constrained: the IMF forecasts 3.0% in 2025 and 3.1% in 2026, while the WTO expects a – 0.2% decline in merchandise trade in 2025, followed by a +2.5% rebound in 2026. Inflation is easing but uneven: 2.2% in the...
by Natalija Riabko | Sep 6, 2025 | Agriculture, All Markets, Commodities, ESG Criteria, Forecast, Investing, Market Outlook, News, News of the day, Raw Materials
Global Economic Overview As we enter September 2025, the global economy exhibits moderate but resilient growth, with the IMF projecting roughly 3% annual expansion.Causes: In advanced economies, the slowdown is largely due to persistent restrictive monetary policies...
by Natalija Riabko | Aug 5, 2025 | Commodities, ESG Criteria, Forecast, Futures, Gas, Investing, News, News of the day, Oil, Oil Industry, Raw Materials, Stock Exchange, Strategy, USA
The global oil market is entering a renewed phase of price consolidation, yet it remains deeply embedded in structural uncertainty. Brent crude, the global benchmark, currently fluctuates between $68.40 and $70, supported by seasonal fuel demand and a technical...
by Natalija Riabko | Aug 1, 2025 | China, Commodities, ESG Criteria, Forecast, Future of investment, Futures, Heavy Industry, Investing, Lithium, News, News of the day, Raw Materials, Sustainable Production, USA
The global shift toward clean energy is accelerating, driven by climate commitments, technological advancements, and geopolitical realignments. At the heart of this transition lie critical minerals – lithium, cobalt, and nickel – essential for electric...
by Natalija Riabko | Jul 2, 2025 | Commodities, Forecast, Investing, News, News of the day, Oil, Raw Materials, Strategy, USA, Weekly news, World Markets
In the first half of 2025, the US dollar index plunged more than 10 %, marking its steepest decline since the early 1970s. Underpinning this drop are growing concerns over the independence of the Federal Reserve amid political pressure, sustained large fiscal...
