... while stocks and bonds are regarded as instruments for "generating" value. Stocks and bonds generally perform better in conditions of political stability and a lower degree of external shocks. This is particularly evident when analyzing the American market, where stock exchanges have consistently benefited from significant political stability since the 19th century. Economist Thomas Sowell points out, for instance, that one dollar invested in American bonds in 1801 would be worth over half a million ...

... institutional capital for investments in high-tech industries. Renowned Silicon Valley firms are also increasing their presence: for instance, venture giant Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is raising a record fund of around $20 billion for investments in late-stage American AI startups. According to industry research, U.S. funds currently hold record reserves of uninvested capital (over $300 billion in so-called "dry powder"), prepared to engage as confidence in the market returns. Such flows of "big money" are filling the ecosystem with liquidity, providing fuel for new rounds and supporting the growth of promising companies' valuations. The return of mega funds and large institutional investors not only ...

... increasing amid geopolitical tensions. Projects in the fields of drones, cybersecurity, space systems, and related areas are receiving support from both state funds and private investors looking to strengthen technological sovereignty. For instance, the American company Anduril, specializing in defense solutions with elements of AI, has secured significant funding to scale up production and develop new products. Crypto Industry: After the correction of 2022–2023, the crypto market is showing new signs of life. Venture deals in the blockchain sector are once again surfacing, though investors are acting selectively — primarily funding infrastructure solutions and financial applications built on cryptocurrencies. The emergence ...

... cut in the key interest rate, as well as macroeconomic signals from Europe and China. Below is a detailed review of key economic news as of July 26, 2025, prepared in a business style for investors. US Markets: Record Indices and Fed Expectations The American stock market is demonstrating confident growth: the S&P 500 and Nasdaq indices reached new historical peaks by the end of the week. On Thursday, the S&P 500 gained about 0.1%, while the Nasdaq rose by 0.2%, and on Friday, both indices remained close to these ...

... gasoline exporters is willing to restrict external sales to protect domestic consumers. This underscores the existence of local fuel imbalances in different regions of the world. A contrasting picture is observed in the U.S., where the domestic fuel market is experiencing a period of relative abundance. Thanks to high processing volumes at American refineries and atypically weak summer demand, gasoline prices in the U.S. have fallen to their lowest levels in recent years. The national average gasoline price after Independence Day decreased to ~$3.14 per gallon (about $0.83 per liter)—a ...