... in the Chinese economy, this caused an overly nervous reaction in the market and a significant correction in oil prices," explains Sergey Tereshkin. The market is already fearing that this price drop might signal the beginning of a new era of low oil prices. However, the experts surveyed are still more optimistic. "We believe that this drop in oil prices is mainly due to speculative factors. Moreover, the market underestimates the actions of OPEC+ and geopolitical risks. Therefore, the likelihood of oil prices rising in the fourth quarter of this year is still higher than the likelihood of a decline," says Nikolai Dudchenko. "OPEC participants are not interested in further price declines. If the price ...

... tariffs imposed by Trump on India have pushed oil prices up as traders anticipate a redistribution of flows and additional supply risks. However, the potential for price growth remains limited. One reason is the proactive policy of OPEC+ , which has already ... ... per barrel. At the same time, most experts are confident that a deep price crash will not occur; if prices approach critically low levels, OPEC+ countries can swiftly cut supply to support the market. Sergey Teryoshkin (Expert Commentary for RBC): “Due ...

... points: Geopolitical Uncertainty: Increasing nuclear tensions (for instance, around Iran or on the Korean Peninsula) can lead to price 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. ...

..., sentiments in the venture industry remain cautiously optimistic. Successful IPOs and large funding rounds suggest that the low point of the downturn has been passed; however, investors continue to meticulously select projects, favoring startups with ... ... instill confidence in further industry development, but venture funds are also paying increased attention to diversification and risk management. If the current momentum continues, the second half of 2025 may witness further increases in transaction volume ...

... employees occupy. Having specialists in various fields (e.g., CTO, marketer, CFO) will be an advantage. Level of Motivation and Engagement. Find out if the founders and key employees are working full-time in the startup. Part-time involvement may indicate low motivation or a lack of resources. Team Dynamics. Frequent changes among key team members may signal internal problems, increasing risks. 3. Legal Due Diligence Before investing, conduct legal due diligence on the startup: Verification of Intellectual Property Rights. Ensure that the startup owns all necessary patents and copyrights that may be important for its operations. This ...