Economy

Polysilicon prices in China continue rising for the third week, reaching $5,809 per ton amid government measures to curb overproduction.

Italy, Spain and France face mounting debt while the EU struggles to fund defense, climate and migration policies amid growing internal divides.

The USDA lowered its wheat production forecast for Ukraine to 22 million tons, while soybean output is expected to reach a record 7.6 million tons.

SpaceX has invested $2 billion in xAI after its merger with X, raising the combined company’s valuation to $113 billion and expanding Grok’s role in Musk’s ecosystem.

Ukraine and EBRD signed a memorandum to launch a new stock exchange, create a unified market infrastructure, and attract an international investor via a public tender.

Oil prices declined amid U.S. tariff threats, despite strong gasoline demand in the U.S. and signs of stable global consumption.

After a year of booming exports to the EU, Ukraine’s dairy industry faces new duties and quotas, risking stagnation and economic losses.

OPEC+ plans to increase oil production, which may cause Brent prices to fall below $60 per barrel, according to Bloomberg estimates.

The US is preparing to impose a 17% tariff on agricultural imports from the EU. Brussels seeks a compromise while preparing symmetrical countermeasures.

Russian gas exports to the EU fell by 47% in the first half of 2025, reaching their lowest level since the 1970s due to declining pipeline volumes.