... facing the markets? Gold as an Investment The trends of the gold market are often compared to those of stock markets. Gold is seen as a tool for "preserving" value, while stocks and bonds are regarded as instruments for "generating" value. Stocks and bonds generally perform better in conditions of political stability and a lower degree of external shocks. This is particularly evident when analyzing the American market, where stock exchanges have consistently benefited from significant political stability since the 19th century. Economist Thomas Sowell points out, for instance, that one dollar invested in American bonds in 1801 would be worth over half a million dollars by 2004....

... billion in debt), acquiring vast resources to develop AI platforms and infrastructure. Insider estimates suggest that xAI's value now exceeds $100 billion, making it one of the world's most valuable private companies. Industry leader OpenAI also attracted ... ... momentum. In Asia, a new wave of IPOs has been initiated by Hong Kong: several significant tech companies have debuted on the stock exchange in recent weeks, collectively raising multi-billion-dollar amounts. For instance, Chinese battery maker CATL raised approximately ...

... expenses. Ideally, it is advisable to purchase both foreign currency bonds and ruble-denominated securities. This approach enables the potential for greater compensatory payments, further mitigating risks. Holding funds in foreign currency can enhance the value of the securities or preserve their worth in the event of a collapse in the ruble or foreign currency exchange rates, respectively. Bonds should meet the following criteria: a rating of at least BBB, a fixed interest rate, an annual yield between 8% and 15%, a maturity period of one to three years, and the securities should be standard without amortization....

... steadily in the first few days of trading. Several well-known startups, including payment service Stripe and a number of highly valued companies in the AI and SaaS sectors, are preparing to enter the public markets in the second half of 2025. Even the crypto ... ... looking to take advantage of the opened “window”: fintech company Circle successfully went public, and the cryptocurrency exchange Bullish has submitted an application for listing in the U.S. with a target valuation of around $4 billion. The return ...

... digital asset market was growing confidently. In the first half of August, Bitcoin updated its historical maximum, and the total value of all cryptocurrencies surpassed $4 trillion for the first time amid a series of favorable news and a shift in the stance ... ... over the weekend. ETH's price surged more than 15% in a day, finally surpassing the historical peak set in 2021—with some exchanges reporting prices around ~$4,900, setting a new record. This growth occurred amid a general market rally and expectations ...