... oil and gas trade. Investors are closely watching whether the economic benefits of new export agreements will outweigh the potential downsides of sanction limitations, as this will influence the long-term balance of supply and demand in global energy markets. Electricity and Renewables: Record Consumption and Growth of Green Generation Abnormal weather this summer is setting new records in the electricity sector and emphasizing the importance of renewable energy sources (RES). In China, unprecedented demand on the energy system was recorded in July: peak electricity ...

... half of the world’s mutual fund and ETF assets; it is estimated that more than half of American households have investments in investment funds. Europe and Asia are also showing a strong growth trajectory in the collective investment industry. The market’s growth is fueled by both new investor inflows and increasing asset values. In environments with low interest rates, capital actively flows into equity funds in search of yields, while during periods of rising rates, it shifts to more conservative bond ...

... cybersecurity reinforces faith in the further development of the sector. At the same time, funds are paying increased attention to risk diversification and a measured approach to assessing companies. Given a favorable macroeconomic environment, the market could accelerate growth in the second half of the year. For this, it is crucial to merge local potential (talents and projects from different countries) with access to global markets. Overall, the news about startups and venture investments at the end of July 2025 reflects ...

... report on revenue dynamics in the global beverage market. Commentary: Thursday will see macro and micro factors overlapping. In the morning, Asian markets will react to statistics from China—any signs of export slowdown will heighten fears for global growth. The Bank of England's decision and comments will become the day's central event for the currency market and European assets, especially if the regulator surprises with the scale of a rate hike or unexpected softness/hardness in rhetoric. The imposition of U.S. tariffs adds to the nervousness: investors will evaluate the potential impact of tariffs ...

... been passed. However, investors are still selective in their deals, preferring startups with sustainable business models and clear paths to profitability. A strong influx of capital into AI, fintech, and cybersecurity instills confidence in further market growth, but funds are now placing greater emphasis on diversification and risk management. If the current momentum persists, further increases in the number of deals can be expected in the second half of 2025, but the priority will remain on the quality ...