The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

Analysts forecast a 500 thousand barrels per day increase in China's reserves

Goldman gave an optimistic forecast on China's oil reserves. Will it support quotations?

Exxon Mobil Corporation

BP p.l.c.

TotalEnergies SE

Chevron Corporation

Shell plc

ExxonMobil appears to be the most resilient of the major Western oil and gas companies so far

Oil giants cut investment and staff at record pace since pandemic - FT

Northrop Grumman Corporation

Lockheed Martin Corporation

Microsoft Corporation

OpenAI risks postponing restructuring until next year due to protracted negotiations with Microsoft. The U.S. is discussing the expansion of the role of the state in strategic industries: after receiving a 10% stake in Intel, the authorities are considering the possibility of participation in the capital of defense contractors, including Lockheed Martin. On the commodity markets, the pressure is intensified by the forecast of Goldman Sachs: by the end of 2026, the oil surplus may reach 1.8 million barrels per day, which will bring down the price of Brent. These and other topics are covered in our review of key events for the morning of August 27.

NVIDIA Corporation

NIO Inc.

In China, stock indices are hitting ten-year highs amid deflation, real estate crisis and tariff pressure from the U.S., raising fears of a bubble. In currency markets, the dollar is faltering after hints from Fed chief Jerome Powell of a possible rate cut. And oil quotes are reacting to Ukraine's attacks on Russian infrastructure. About these and other topics - in our review of key events for the morning of August 25.

Oil stabilizes after six days of decline: market awaits Trump's steps on Ukraine

In the early morning hours of June 13, Israeli Air Force fighter jets <a href="https://oninvest.com/article/glavnoe-za-nedelu-konflikt-izraila-i-irana-krusenie-dreamliner-kadry-dla-meta">attacked</a> Iran. The attack was prompted by reports that Tehran is close to developing nuclear weapons. Today is the sixth day of escalating conflict between the two countries. Military action in the Middle East traditionally causes oil prices to spike. This time was no exception - immediately after the news of the attack appeared, Brent quotes jumped by 13% and at one point exceeded $78.&nbsp;

#Brent: 6

Goldman gave an optimistic forecast on China's oil reserves. Will it support quotations?

Oil giants cut investment and staff at record pace since pandemic - FT

Top stories for the morning: OpenAI controversy, state control in the US and oil collapse forecast

Top stories for the morning: risk of a bubble in Chinese stocks, rising oil prices and a weak dollar

Oil stabilizes after six days of decline: market awaits Trump's steps on Ukraine

The price of fear: How the Israel-Iran war will further affect oil prices