... Monday, November 11, 2024: Key Economic Events for Investors All Day Events: U.S. Bond Market Closure: In observance of Veterans Day, the U.S. bond market will be closed, reducing liquidity in bond trading. This can create some volatility in other financial markets, including stocks and commodities. Fortune Global Forum: CEOs including Brian Cornell from Target ($TGT), Joey Wat from Yum China ($YUMC), and Kristin Peck from Zoetis ($ZTS) will participate in discussions, potentially sharing insights into ...

... crucial for startups to attract funding from diverse sources—ranging from traditional VC to strategic and government funds. In summary, countries with a rich pool of investors—from angels to large funds—provide startups with a comprehensive "financial lift." The U.S. stands out for its depth of capital markets: both pension funds invest in venture capital through VC firms, and there are numerous accelerators and significant government programs. In China, both government capital and corporate giants (BAT—Baidu, Alibaba, Tencent) invest in hundreds ...

... August 10, 2025: US Trade Wars, US-Russia Meeting, Soft Fed Policy, Deflation in China, Corporate Reports, and Their Impact on Global Markets On August 10, 2025, investors focus on a range of key factors influencing the state of the global economy and financial markets. The main topics of the day include the escalation of US trade wars with major partners, preparations for negotiations between Washington and Moscow in Alaska instead of new sanctions, and the softening stance of leading central banks (the US ...

... currency highlight how critical the issue of economic independence has become for developing countries. In an environment where U.S. economic influence can exert strong pressure on the financial decisions of other nations, the necessity to seek alternative financial tools emerges. For businesses, especially in sectors like oil and gas, diversification of currency risks can serve as a strategic advantage. At Open Oil Market, we are focusing on developing such tools to ensure our partners and clients have resilience against external economic factors.” Vladimir Putin’s statements underscore the existing risks and challenges facing the global currency system and ...

... additional investment. An example is Open Oil Market, a startup in the field of oil products trading, which aims to make the market more transparent and efficient. The company is developing an online platform connecting suppliers and buyers of fuel. The financial risk for such a project is the need for significant investment in the initial stages to develop the technology and marketing to attract large companies and ensure scaling. 2. Market demand risk Even if a startup develops a unique product, it may face problems in its commercialization. The market may not be ready for a new product, or consumer demand may be lower than ...