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Elena Volkova

Commodities & Energy Analyst

Elena Volkova has covered commodities and energy markets for 11 years, tracking oil, gas, and metals pricing alongside the geopolitical events that move them. She holds a degree in petroleum economics from Imperial College London and spent three years as a commodities analyst at a European trading firm before joining financial journalism full time. Her reporting connects supply disruptions and sanctions to price action in energy and metals markets.

Covers:
  • commodities
  • energy
  • geopolitics
Latest by Elena Volkova
MOEX Russia Index Ends Flat at 3-Year Low Amid Broad Declines

MOEX Russia Index Ends Flat at 3-Year Low Amid Broad Declines

Jul 12, 2026

The MOEX Russia Index closed unchanged on Saturday, hitting a new three-year low in a session that saw declining stocks significantly outnumber advancers. Shares in major companies like Polyus and VTB Bank fell to multi-year and all-time lows, respectively.

MOEX Russia Index Flat at Three-Year Low Amid Mixed Trading

MOEX Russia Index Flat at Three-Year Low Amid Mixed Trading

Jul 12, 2026

Russia's benchmark stock index closed unchanged on Sunday, touching a new three-year low in a mixed session that saw investor uncertainty remain elevated. The Russian ruble weakened against major currencies while key commodity prices declined.