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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
Deere Settles Lawsuit With FTC, States Over Equipment Repair Restrictions

Deere Settles Lawsuit With FTC, States Over Equipment Repair Restrictions

Jul 8, 2026

Deere & Co. has agreed to settle a lawsuit from the Federal Trade Commission and five states that accused the company of illegally limiting who could repair its farm equipment. The settlement requires Deere to grant farmers and independent shops access to the same repair resources as its authorized dealers.

Bitcoin Climbs Past $64,000, Boosted by Presidential Comments

Bitcoin Climbs Past $64,000, Boosted by Presidential Comments

Jul 8, 2026

The price of Bitcoin surpassed $64,000 on Monday, reversing earlier losses after positive remarks from President Donald Trump. The rally offset downward pressure from news that a major corporate holder had sold a significant amount of the cryptocurrency.

SBI Funds Management Files for IPO Set to Open July 14

SBI Funds Management Files for IPO Set to Open July 14

Jul 8, 2026

SBI Funds Management, India's largest asset manager, has filed for an initial public offering scheduled to open for public subscription on July 14. The offering consists of a 10% stake sale by its joint venture partners, State Bank of India and Amundi India Holding.

Swedish Stocks Close Lower as OMX 30 Index Drops 1.90%

Swedish Stocks Close Lower as OMX 30 Index Drops 1.90%

Jul 8, 2026

Swedish stocks ended the trading day lower on Wednesday, with the benchmark OMX Stockholm 30 index declining by 1.90%. The downturn was primarily driven by losses in the Basic Materials, Industrials, and Healthcare sectors.