... Indian online retailer Meesho and several Israeli tech companies are eyeing the stock market. Analysts note that this newly opened "window of opportunities" for IPOs may persist if the success of the initial offerings is maintained and the macroeconomic environment remains stable. Mega-Rounds and New Unicorns: Investments Hit Records The artificial intelligence sector in 2025 has become a major magnet for venture capital, setting new records for funding amounts. Just in the first half of ...

... comments – could trigger increased volatility. Europe: Neutral Dynamics and Trade Agreements European stock markets closed the week relatively calmly. The pan-European STOXX 600 index hovered around the 547-point mark, virtually unchanged for the week. Macroeconomic signals from Europe were mixed. In Germany, the Ifo Business Climate Index unexpectedly rose slightly in July to 88.6 points (up from 88.4 in June), although analysts had anticipated a decline. This small increase in business confidence ...

... of key economic news as of August 2, 2025, presented in a business style for investors. US Markets: Weak Employment Report and Expectations for Fed Policy Easing The American stock market ended the week with a slight decline following disappointing macroeconomic data. On Friday, the main Wall Street indices corrected downward (the S&P 500 lost about 0.3%, and Nasdaq - 0.4%), although by the end of July, they managed to show significant growth and remain close to record levels. Investors reacted ...

... are taking steps to maintain balance: as of August 1, the OPEC+ alliance has begun a planned increase in oil production to prevent supply shortages, while the U.S. Federal Reserve's decision to keep interest rates unchanged signals stability in the macroeconomic environment and supports investor optimism. In Russia, an emergency ban on gasoline export continues, aimed at cooling domestic fuel prices during the peak summer demand period. Below is a detailed overview of the key events and trends in ...

... are taking measures to maintain balance: as of August 1, the OPEC+ alliance has initiated a planned increase in oil production to avoid supply shortages, while the U.S. Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged signals stability in macroeconomic conditions and supports investor optimism. In Russia, an emergency ban on gasoline exports remains in effect, aimed at cooling domestic fuel prices during the peak summer demand period. Additionally, structural changes are becoming evident: ...