... widespread epidemic as low, but this news unsettles markets. The combination of deflation and sanitary risks intensifies expectations that Beijing will need to increase stimulus to achieve growth targets. Corporate Reporting Season: Key Takeaways Companies' financial results: The latest earnings season is concluding, and most major companies have managed to avoid negative surprises, although performance dynamics vary by sector. Here are a few examples: ConocoPhillips: The oil and gas giant reported a 15% decline in net profits for Q2 year-on-year, but this was better than expected—production growth helped offset a moderate drop in oil prices. Maersk: The Danish shipping ...

... the crypto market is experiencing a new revival. The overall market capitalization of digital assets surpassed $4 trillion, and the flagship Bitcoin has reached a historic high of over $120,000. Against this backdrop, venture deals in the blockchain sector are resuming (though selectively)—primarily focused on investments in infrastructure solutions and financial applications related to cryptocurrencies. Regulatory optimism is also increasing: in the U.S., the adoption of stablecoin legislation has boosted investor confidence in the industry's long-term prospects. Consolidation and M&A Deals: Consolidation ...

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