... monitoring to ensure that tariff policy does not accelerate inflation or hinder economic growth. Geopolitics and Energy Trade: Reconfiguring Flows Global energy resource trading is undergoing changes influenced by geopolitical factors. In particular, market participants have drawn attention to news about a sharp decrease in energy imports between the US and China. According to Bloomberg, in June 2025, China did not purchase any oil, liquefied natural gas (LNG), or coal from the United States for the first time in nearly three years. Experts ...

... billion. This indicates that large corporations and funds are beginning to actively acquire European companies, providing investors with the long-awaited exits. Emerging Markets: Successes in Mexico and the Middle East Besides major regions, positive news is coming from some emerging markets. In Latin America , venture investments are on the rise: in the second quarter, total investment volume increased by 13% compared to the previous quarter (and by 16% year-over-year). An unexpected leader in the region has been Mexico, which for ...

... promising fields (from fintech to biotech). At the same time, the geography of venture investments is expanding, with the emergence of new funds and strategic partnerships injecting additional optimism into the market. Below is a brief digest of key news and trends shaping the venture market today: Fintech Unicorn Achieves Record Valuation: American fintech startup Ramp raised approximately $200 million, increasing its valuation from $13 billion to $16 billion just three months after its last funding round. This swift rise underscores ...

... recommendations and signals could influence short-term price dynamics. Consequently, the oil market enters a new week in a state of relative equilibrium. Brent prices remain at the upper end of the recent months' range, although they remain sensitive to any news about economic risks or changes in OPEC+ policy. Gas Market: Record Storage Levels Reduce Risk of Winter Price Spikes The European natural gas market continues to build reserves ahead of the winter season. According to Gas Infrastructure Europe, underground gas storage facilities in EU countries are almost ...

... assessing companies. Given a favorable macroeconomic environment, the market could accelerate growth in the second half of the year. For this, it is crucial to merge local potential (talents and projects from different countries) with access to global markets. Overall, the news about startups and venture investments at the end of July 2025 reflects a heightened interest in innovation combined with a pragmatic approach to financing them. Venture funds and entrepreneurs demonstrate a readiness for collaboration: the former ...