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The History of Venture Capital Investment

... industry. In the context of the venture capital market in Russia, it began gaining traction in the mid-1990s, coinciding with the establishment of the first venture funds. However, in 1998, the growth of this sector somewhat slowed due to the financial crisis. Today, we can observe vibrant activity in this area, with internet projects being the most sought-after investment avenue both domestically and globally. Venture capital investments often entail not only the allocation of financial resources but ...

Energy Market News – Tuesday, July 29, 2025: Brent around $70 amid US-EU deal, gas reserves in Europe, gasoline export ban in Russia

... increases are restrained by expectations of increased supply. Despite the recent rally, current oil prices are still 10–15% lower than the levels from a year ago, reflecting the overall market correction following the peaks of the 2022–2023 energy crisis. Investors are closely monitoring US-China tariff negotiations and upcoming OPEC+ decisions, which will largely determine the price movement of oil in the coming weeks. Gas Market: Rising Stocks, High Prices The gas market is primarily focused ...

Nine countries and 12,000 warheads: How the world's nuclear arsenal is distributed

... spikes in oil, gold, and other safe-haven assets. Markets typically price the likelihood of extreme events as very low, but the estimated 17% probability of a nuclear incident this year by some analysts indicates that the risk is non-zero. An unexpected crisis could trigger panic selling on exchanges and capital fleeing to protective instruments. Defense Industry: The modernization of nuclear forces and a new arms race mean increased defense budgets in many countries. Major defense contractors (rocket ...

Real Estate Investment Funds

To invest in real estate, you don't need to have large sums of money. Thanks to special funds, you can start with small investments. Despite the economic crisis triggered by the pandemic in 2020, the real estate markets in many countries around the world experienced an unprecedented surge. In times of uncertainty, coupled with declining deposit rates in banks, individuals tend to seek alternative investment ...

Top 10 Cryptocurrencies as of April 2025: Overview of Best and Promising Cryptocurrencies

... 2009 by an enigmatic creator using the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto. In his white paper, Nakamoto outlined the idea of decentralized electronic cash, independent of banks and governments. The emergence of Bitcoin was a response to the global financial crisis of 2008 and the resulting loss of trust in the traditional banking system. The first block of the network, the "genesis block" (block #0), contained an encrypted reference to a newspaper headline about the banking crisis, symbolizing ...