... The president noted a structural shift: employment growth is occurring in sectors that produce finished products (manufacturing, IT, and other private industries), while the share of employment in the public sector is gradually declining. This labor market structure lays the foundation for sustainable economic growth in the long term. Reducing Poverty and Targeting High Incomes Vladimir Putin emphasized achievements in social policy: the level of poverty in the country has decreased to a record low. By the end of last year, the share of the population living ...

... path to profitability. A substantial influx of capital into the AI and fintech sectors instills confidence in continued growth; however, funds are paying special attention to diversification and risk management. The main priority is the quality of this growth: market participants are focusing on the long-term sustainability of startups and healthy returns on investments to ensure that the new upswing does not result in overheating. Thus, the venture market is entering a new phase of development with moderate ...

... inflation indicator in Europe – deviation from the ECB's target may affect rate expectations. 15:30 (USA): U.S. Labor Department report for July: Non-Farm Payrolls (new jobs outside of agriculture), unemployment rate, and average hourly earnings growth. Key labor market indicators. Moderate job growth is expected (~100k) with stable unemployment – actual figures may significantly shake markets on the last trading day of the week. 17:00 (USA): ISM Manufacturing PMI (July) and final S&P Global PMI assessment for ...

... increased attention to diversification and risk management. If the current momentum is maintained, the second half of 2025 could see further growth in the number of deals and new unicorns. Nevertheless, the main focus will be on the quality of this growth: market participants will concentrate on creating long-term sustainability for startups and healthy returns on investments, to ensure that the current upturn does not lead to another overheating. Thus, the venture market is entering a new phase of development ...

... alone, investments during this period increased by approximately 87% (to ~$116 billion) compared to the previous year, largely due to mega deals in artificial intelligence. Overall, positive trends suggest a return of private capital to the startup market and the formation of a new wave of venture growth. Venture deals are now encompassing all regions, from Silicon Valley and Europe to Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. There is particularly high activity in the U.S. (which accounts for the lion’s share of global investments, a ...