... monitor key indicators and prepare for potential market fluctuations. As the founder of Open Oil Market, I believe that Friday's events provide a clear picture of global economic trends, which inevitably reflect on the Russian market. U.S. employment data, macroeconomic indicators from the Eurozone and Germany, as well as India's rate decisions, shape the overall sentiment in commodity and currency markets. For Russia, it's crucial to focus on oil price dynamics and U.S. rig activity, as these directly ...

... stock markets, especially in emerging economies. Therefore, in CIS regions, investors also pay special attention to the Fed's decisions and forecasts, considering their indirect influence on local markets and currencies. Inflation and Business Activity: Macroeconomic Overview Inflation data and business activity indicators of major economies shape an overall macroeconomic picture that investors must consider when making decisions. In the U.S., year-on-year inflation is gradually declining compared to last year's peak levels, although ...

... ECB policy direction. UK BoE minutes may provide insights into future monetary policy, affecting the pound and European markets. Canadian GDP data can influence the Canadian dollar and trade relations with the U.S. Recommendations for Traders: Monitor Macroeconomic Data: Key releases such as the German Ifo index, U.S. GDP, and Eurozone CPI can significantly impact currency and equity markets. Pay Attention to Central Bank Communications: Speeches and meeting minutes from the ECB, Federal Reserve, and BoE may offer ...

... predominantly neutrally. The pan-European STOXX 600 index hovered around 547 points on Friday, showing virtually no change for the week. Investors are assessing mixed signals: on the one hand, some corporate reports were encouraging, while on the other, macroeconomic data remains ambiguous. In Germany, the Ifo business climate index unexpectedly edged up in July (to 88.6 points from 88.4 in June), although this remains below forecasts. This modest increase in business sentiment suggests that the largest economy in ...

... reflecting the rapid development of technological ecosystems around the world. Investors and founders need to understand where the most favorable conditions for "growing" new unicorns exist today. In this article, we will analyze the latest data (for 2024–2025) regarding the number of unicorns, availability of venture capital, quality of startup infrastructure, tax and legal environments, level of digitization, role of investors, and key macroeconomic indicators. The goal is to determine where it will be easiest and most cost-effective to create a unicorn startup in 2025, relying on fundamental investment factors. Number of Unicorns by Country: Where Are They Most Concentrated? The first ...