... 23% Decline in 2024 and Future Prospects 2024 Results: Significant Decline in the Venture Market The year 2024 proved to be one of the most challenging for the Russian venture investment market. Investment volumes decreased by 23%, and the number of deals fell by 17%. The total investment amounted to only $91.7 million, which was even lower than the levels seen in 2022, when the market was under pressure from global and domestic crises. This decline was the result of a complex set of factors, ranging ...

... Central Bank Speeches: European Central Bank (ECB): Philip Lane (Chief Economist) and Joachim Nagel (Bundesbank President) are scheduled to speak. Their remarks may offer insights into future monetary policy directions, which are pivotal for traders dealing with euro-related assets. Corporate Earnings Reports Pre-Market: Bath & Body Works Inc. (BBWI): Time: 14:55 GMT Expected Revenue Growth: 1.2% Insight: As a key player in the consumer goods sector, Bath & Body Works' performance can shed light ...

... the company goes public. However, the returns are often lower than those from early-stage venture capital investments. Limited Access: Access to pre-IPO offerings is often restricted to institutional investors or high-net-worth individuals, as these deals require substantial investments. What is Venture Capital? Venture capital involves investing in startups and young companies that are just beginning to develop and may offer innovative technology or unique services. These companies seek capital ...

... Investors can use Put options to protect against a decline in stock value. For example, if the stock price falls below the strike on the expiration day, losses from holding stocks are offset by profits from the option. Currency Risk Protection: Companies dealing with international partners use Call or Put options to safeguard against adverse changes in exchange rates. Speculation: Traders can use Call options to profit if they expect an increase in the value of the underlying asset by the option's expiration....

... Chinese consumption on Singles' Day can affect demand for commodities. As Chinese consumers buy more, demand rises for oil, metals, and other resources required for manufacturing and transportation of goods. This is especially relevant for companies dealing in commodities. High sales on Singles' Day may provide short-term support for oil and other resource prices. In the Russian market, Open Oil Market offers a platform where companies can track global oil and commodity price changes and respond ...