... cautious and selective. Below are key events and trends defining the current venture market agenda as of July 30, 2025: Ongoing surge in the IPO market. Successful IPOs and new filings from tech "unicorns" confirm that the long-awaited "window" ... ... is also improving: the recent debut of fintech "unicorn" Chime on the New York Stock Exchange resulted in a stock price increase of over 30% on its first trading day, solidifying the company’s valuation at around $15 billion. This success ...

... escalate. Restraining factors: OPEC+ proactive policies have already been factored into prices – the alliance is gradually increasing production to boost supply. Additionally, concerns about a slowing global economy and weak demand in China prevent prices from surging. Many analysts expect that by the end of the year, Brent will fluctuate within the $60–70 per barrel range without any new price spikes. In such circumstances, market participants are closely monitoring news and announcements. Any unexpected ...

... economy and demand in China are tempering price rallies. A range of analysts have revised oil price forecasts downward: it is expected that in the fourth quarter of 2025, the average Brent price may remain around $60–65 per barrel with no sign of a new price surge. Sergey Tereshkin (expert commentary for RBC): “Due to the slowdown in the global economy, the $70 per barrel threshold will become critical for Brent prices in the remaining months of 2025.” Source: RBC OPEC+ Maintains Production Balance OPEC+ ...

... plants in the U.S. increased by approximately 19% compared to the same period in 2024. According to the Energy Information Administration (EIA), around 25% of all electricity in the country is now produced from coal—a record share in recent years. This surge is attributed to several factors: High Gas Prices: Rising natural gas prices have made coal a more economically attractive option for generation, particularly in base-load capacities. Reliability of Energy Systems: To avoid disruptions, authorities and companies are keeping coal plants on standby ...

Discussing the reasons behind the government's ban on gasoline exports and what this means for the domestic market and fuel prices. Russia has implemented a complete ban on gasoline exports for August due to a significant surge in market prices. This was driven by a seasonal increase in fuel costs, a rise in gasoline-operated farming equipment as opposed to diesel, and gray market exports. Forbes investigates how the government is manually attempting to manage gasoline prices. The government ...