... "billion-dollar" startups are concentrated in just a few countries, with the top 15 countries accounting for around 97% of all unicorns. The United States is the undeniable leader, with approximately 702 unicorn companies, representing nearly half of the global total. The U.S. outpaces the second-ranked country, China (about 302 unicorns), by more than twofold. India ranks third in terms of unicorns (119 companies) and has seen a rapid expansion of its startup scene in recent years. Following are major European and other innovative economies: the United Kingdom (104 unicorns), France (34), and Germany (29). In addition to these leading nations, the top 20 countries by number of billion-dollar ...

... China’s role as a top consumer. For European and American markets, this data is also significant, as Chinese demand affects global supply chains and inflation. 3. U.S. Market Events United States Consumer Credit (September) — Published at 20:00 GMT ... ... at 13:30 GMT This index combines multiple indicators to assess U.S. economic activity. Positive data here suggests economic expansion, supporting the dollar and major U.S. indices like the S&P 500 and the Dow. Conversely, a weaker-than-expected result ...

... countries may promptly cut supply to stabilize the market. Sergey Tereshkin (Expert Comment for RBC): “Due to the slowdown in the global economy, the threshold of $70 per barrel will be the upper limit for Brent oil prices in the remaining months of 2025.” ... ... completely lifted more than a year ahead of the originally planned schedule. The market reacted calmly to the news of the supply expansion. The decision of OPEC+ was anticipated and already priced in, so it did not trigger upheavals. Moreover, the increase ...

... blockchain. It is used for fee payments and participation in ecosystem projects; the price of BNB has risen alongside the platform's expansion and the restoration of trust in the exchange. USD Coin (USDC) — a popular dollar-backed stablecoin from Circle and ... ... largely due to its active use in stablecoin transactions and support from the Asian crypto community. Cryptocurrency Regulation: Global Initiatives Following a historic step in the U.S. with the passage of the first federal law on stablecoins (GENIUS Act),...

... assets, setting a positive tone for the entire market. Below are some notable examples from recent days: Visa announced the expansion of its international payment program using stablecoins. The payment network is launching partnerships with crypto firms ... ... including tax incentives and customs duties, encouraging the relocation of equipment from Asia. Strengthening the US position as a global crypto mining hub reduces geopolitical risks in the industry and diversifies Bitcoin's hash rate distribution across different ...