... equity over debt financing or the use of staggered payments (earn-outs). Overall, the technical aspects of transactions play a decisive role at this time: any discrepancies in financial indicators can lead to deal cancellations or changes in terms. Sectors with Noticeable Decline The M&A crisis has not affected all industries equally. The most significant reduction in activity is observed in traditional capital-intensive sectors. For instance, consolidation in the mining and energy sectors has slowed ...

... for November: Reflects consumer sentiment and their willingness to spend. A high index suggests economic growth, which can lead to a stronger dollar and potentially lower oil prices. New Home Sales for October: Indicates the state of the construction sector. An increase in sales may signal economic recovery, affecting demand for commodities. Richmond Fed Manufacturing Index for November: Shows the state of the manufacturing sector. High values may indicate economic growth, influencing demand for European ...

... estimates indicate that the first half of 2025 has been the most successful since 2021 in terms of funding, with investments in North America rising by nearly 90% from last year (to ~$116 billion), largely due to mega deals in the artificial intelligence sector. The ongoing revival of the IPO market. Successful tech "unicorn" IPOs and new applications confirm that the long-awaited "window" for exits remains open. Record funding rounds and new unicorns. Unprecedented investment volumes ...

... quarter of 2025, global startup investments soared to approximately $91 billion, an ~11% increase year-over-year. Although it remains far from the peak values of 2021, the current uptrend indicates that private capital is gradually returning to the tech sector. Over six months, a total of more than $200 billion was invested in startups, reflecting a new venture boom in the post-crisis period. Inequality in Growth: Recovery is occurring unevenly across regions. The largest contributions to growth have ...

... marked the completion of the tax maneuver, under which the Ministry of Finance phased out export duties on oil and petroleum products in exchange for a gradual increase in the MET on oil. As a result, the primary determinant of revenues from the oil sector has shifted from the size of the export discount to the actual production volume at the wellhead. Additionally, there was a sharp reduction in the Urals-to-Brent discount this year. While the average price gap in the first half of 2023 was $27....