Goldman Sachs forecasts a gradual decline in oil prices in 2026 due to rising supply. The bank expects prices to reach lows of $54/$50 per barrel for Brent/WTI in Q4.
The most difficult energy situation is observed in certain areas of Kyiv and on the left bank of Kyiv region. Restoration work is also underway in Odesa, Kharkiv, and Donetsk regions after night shelling.
Due to a new Russian attack, power outages affected 7 regions of Ukraine. Emergency blackouts are in effect in Kyiv and 4 oblasts, and bad weather has caused power disruptions in 4 oblasts.
In December 2025, Ukraine's car fleet was replenished with over 32. 8 thousand electric vehicles, which is 8.6 times more than a year earlier. Throughout 2025, over 110.2 thousand zero-emission vehicles were registered.
Global gold prices have surpassed the $4600 per ounce mark for the first time in history. This surge is driven by pressure on the US Federal Reserve and the escalating situation in the Middle East.
The US dollar exchange rate showed its sharpest decline in three weeks. The reason was a legal conflict between the US presidential administration and the Fed, which intensified investors' fears.
The District of Columbia Attorney's Office has launched a criminal investigation against Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. The case concerns the reconstruction of the Fed's headquarters and alleged misinformation provided to Congress regarding the project's details.
Global oil prices are rising for the third consecutive day due to escalating protests in Iran and US actions regarding Venezuela. Brent crude reached $63.89 per barrel, and WTI reached $59.65.
Asian stock markets opened the week with gains due to positive US employment data. Oil prices are rising amid escalating protests in Iran.
On January 12, hourly power outage schedules and power limitations for industrial consumers will be in effect throughout Ukraine. This is due to the consequences of Russian attacks on energy facilities.
As a result of Russia's night attack, Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia regions were blacked out; by morning, power was restored to almost everyone. Emergency power outages are in effect in Kyiv and three regions, and residents in two regions are without power due to bad weather.
Donald Trump plans to resume oil production in Venezuela to lower global prices to $50 per barrel. This would allow the US to control about 30% of the world's raw materials market.
Asian tech giants started 2026 with a strong surge, outperforming American competitors in the field of artificial intelligence. The region's key technology index rose by 6%, three times more than the Nasdaq 100.
The Trump administration may ease sanctions against Venezuela to facilitate oil exports. The US plans to attract investment and unblock IMF assets to restore the economy.
Slovakia and the US will sign an intergovernmental agreement on cooperation in nuclear energy. It envisages the construction of a new 1200 MW power unit at the Jaslovské Bohunice NPP.
On January 11, hourly power outage schedules and power limitations for industrial consumers will be in effect in all regions of Ukraine. This is due to the consequences of Russian attacks on energy facilities.
The tanker Ocean Mariner delivered 85-90 thousand barrels of Mexican oil to Havana. Mexico continues to export fuel to Cuba as humanitarian aid, despite criticism from the United States.
Trafigura Group plans to load its first vessel with Venezuelan oil next week. This comes as part of a new US strategy to control Venezuela's energy resources.
In December, the US manufacturing sector lost 8,000 jobs, and 75,000 over the year. This happened against the backdrop of Trump's trade tariffs, which were supposed to revive industry but led to reduced hiring and increased costs.
OpenAI and SoftBank Group Corp. are each investing $500 million in SB Energy to support the construction of large-scale data centers in the US. SB Energy has been selected to build a new 1.2 GW data center in Texas.
Bitcoin ends the first week of 2026 unchanged, hovering around $90,000, down 2% from a year ago. Investors are awaiting tariff decisions and future Fed guidance.
Donald Trump has called on oil companies to invest $100 billion in Venezuela, but Exxon considers the country uninvestable due to a lack of legal guarantees. The US plans to control the distribution of revenues from Venezuelan oil.
Apple Inc. shares fell for the eighth consecutive session on January 9, approaching their longest losing streak since 1991. Investors are concerned about the company's lagging position in the AI race and rising component costs.
Global oil prices rose by 2% at the close of trading on January 9 due to geopolitical instability. Protests in Iran and escalation in Ukraine affected the market.
Great Britain is allocating $270 million to prepare units for a possible mission in Ukraine. The funds will be used to modernize transport, communication systems, and drone defense equipment.
Donald Trump is meeting with oil executives to raise $100 billion to restore oil production in Venezuela. This comes amid increased US military control in the Caribbean and criticism from human rights activists.
Ukraine and the United States plan to sign an $800 billion agreement for the reconstruction of Ukraine. Details are expected to be finalized in Davos between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump.
President Zelenskyy initiates discussions on a free trade agreement between Ukraine and the US with zero tariffs. He also proposes special economic zones and a buffer zone along the contact line.
Russia's crude oil production experienced its largest drop in 18 months in December. This was attributed to Western sanctions and active Ukrainian drone strikes on energy infrastructure.
Ukraine has granted lithium mining rights in the Kirovohrad region to billionaire Ronald Lauder, a friend of US President Donald Trump. The "Dobra" deposit contains significant reserves of lithium ore.
