..., and transparency of reporting. It is the institutional investors who will ensure significant demand for IPOs when they are confident in the quality of the business model. At the same time, retail (“private investors”) can soften the “drop” in ... ... Russia. In forming demand for the issuer's shares, analysts highlight two factors: the presence of a recognizable brand among consumers and prospective growth indicators. Companies that are already represented on the shelves of chain pharmacies and marketplaces ...

... launching products like crypto ETFs and custodial services, integrating digital assets into the traditional financial system. At the consumer level, an increasing number of retail businesses and online services are accepting cryptocurrency as payment; precedents ... ... increasingly integrated into the global financial system. Bitcoin's record growth and capital influx into the sector bolster investor confidence in the market's long-term prospects. The base scenario for the near future remains optimistic: in the absence of significant ...

... is only beginning – this supports high demand for hedge assets like gold. Corporate Reports: Tech Giants, Oil Leaders, and Consumer Demand The quarterly earnings season is underway, and the results from the world’s largest companies are showing mixed ... ... to strong sales of key products and strict cost control. Apple expanded its share buyback program, demonstrating management's confidence in future demand. Strong results reaffirmed the corporation's dominant position even amidst global uncertainty. Meta ...

... energy conservation. Additionally, an industrial downturn in China is limiting appetite in the world’s second-largest oil consumer. Geopolitics and Uncertainty: The lack of progress in the sanctions dialogue creates conflicting expectations in the ... ... exporters. Gas Market: Europe Pre-fills Storage and Maintains Low Prices In the gas market, the primary focus is on Europe, which is confidently preparing for the winter period. EU countries are swiftly filling underground gas storage: by the end of August, the ...

... underground storage, preparing for the winter period. By mid-August, European UGS facilities are over 80% filled in total capacity, confidently approaching the target level of 90% set for early November. Exchange prices for gas remain at moderate levels: September ... ... Ukraine is facing a shortage of its own energy resources and is forced to increase purchases from abroad. In 2024, the country consumed about 19.9 billion cubic meters of gas while producing around 18.1 billion cubic meters—a gap traditionally covered ...