... economic, political, and other factors. Non-market risks may include economic factors (economic crises, inflation, interest rate changes), political factors (government instability, legal changes, sanctions), and various force majeure events (such as natural disasters or pandemics). Such events can negatively impact the value of investments, even if the chosen instruments themselves are reliable. Risk of Asset Price Decline One of the most obvious market risks is the risk of a decline in the market ...

... currency exchange rates) is rising, pulling internal prices along, especially with a weakened dampener. Concurrently, high oil prices sustain the revenues of oil companies, partly compensating for their limitations in the domestic fuel market. Gas. The natural gas market follows its own trends. European gas prices stabilized in 2025 after crisis peaks in 2022, and domestic Russian prices remain comparatively low for end consumers due to state regulation. Therefore, the increase in gasoline prices is ...

... certain mid-tier altcoins: for instance, the token of one blockchain project nearly tripled in price after migrating to the new level Base network, while another coin gained over 60% due to listing on a major exchange. Although such movements are local in nature, they indicate that a segment of investors retains a high-risk appetite and the market is ready to react vigorously to technological innovations. Market Outlook: Investor Expectations The beginning of August brought a temporary lull to the market,...

... the internet. Google stands out as the most successful investment of its kind in history, generating significant returns for numerous stakeholders. The brainchild of Sergey Brin and Larry Page attracted billions of dollars from various venture funds. Naturally, such high-yield investments are rare, and at the time, Google revolutionized the 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 ...

... trade disputes could support demand for energy resources in the second half of the year. Gas Market: Record Storage Filling and Relative Price Stability The European gas market remains in the spotlight. EU countries are accelerating the injection of natural gas into underground storage facilities in preparation for the winter heating season. By the beginning of August, European UGS facilities are over 73% full (compared to ~59% a month earlier), translating to over 75 billion cubic meters of reserves....