... multi-year low. Nevertheless, several emerging markets are showing positive trends, which will be discussed further below. Overall, the global venture landscape is entering a phase of revival, although growth is largely concentrated in specific segments and countries. North America: Dominance of AI Investments The U.S. and Canada continue to lead the venture scene. Megarounds in the AI Sector have become the hallmark of 2025 and the main driver of growth. In the first six months, North American startups ...

... electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids in the U.S. rose from 1.39 million units in 2023 to 1.52 million in 2024. The share of electric vehicles in passenger car sales increased from 9.5% in 2023 to 10% in 2024. The U.S. still lags behind China and EU countries in this metric, where the share of electric vehicles accounted for 48% and 21% of passenger car sales respectively in 2024. According to the IEA, sales of passenger electric vehicles in Russia in 2024 reached 32,600 units, with 28,000 units ...

The CEO of "Oil Resource Group," Sergey Tereshkin, in an interview with RBC+, spoke about how digital technologies are changing the oil product trading market. He shared his experience with implementing automation in business, the features of the "ORG-Market" marketplace, and the prospects of digitalization for the entire industry Sergey Tereshkin, the CEO of Oil Resource Group, spoke to RBC+ about the digital approach in the oil products trade business and the features of...

... more stable assets compared to stocks, but their yields depend on current interest rates. In unstable market conditions, it is advisable to consider the following types of bonds: Government bonds. Government bonds, especially from high credit-rating countries, are considered the safest assets. During a crisis, their demand typically increases, leading to lower yields. Corporate bonds. While they offer higher yields compared to government bonds, they also come with higher risks. When selecting corporate ...

... newspaper "Vzglyad." Turkey and Russia continue to strengthen their energy cooperation, discussing the creation of a joint gas hub. This project could shift the balance of power in the European energy market, increase the influence of both countries, and ensure more stable gas supplies. What does this project mean for Russia, Turkey, and the global energy market? Read more in our article. Turkey promises to establish a new gas trading center in Istanbul in 2025 together with Russia. This ...