... several years. This surge is driven by several factors: Expensive gas: The rising price of natural gas has made coal a more economically appealing fuel for generation, particularly for base-load power plants. Reliability of the energy system: To avoid ... ... part of the U.S.’s energy independence strategy. These measures have provided additional impetus for the coal industry’s development. Experts emphasize that while the development of renewable energy (wind, solar, etc.) continues to accelerate, it ...

... compared to bonds. Globalization of business. Large U.S. companies derive a significant portion of their revenues from outside the U.S. Thus, market capitalization relative to U.S. GDP appears overstated – as it compares a global business to a local economic metric. Technological boom. Breakthroughs in IT (such as the development of artificial intelligence) fuel investor confidence in accelerated economic growth in the future. Today’s valuations of tech companies are partly justified by the fact that, unlike during the dot-com era, these businesses are already generating ...

... Paulo, Dubai, Jakarta, and other cities is strengthening global competition for capital and talent. Russia and the CIS: Local Focus Amid Global Trends Despite external constraints, active steps are being taken in Russia and neighboring countries to develop their own startup ecosystems while keeping global trends in mind. At the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF-2025), a new venture fund from PSB Bank was announced in collaboration with partners—targeting a volume of around 12 billion rubles, the funds will support dual-use projects (drones, AI, robotics, and other high-tech areas). In ...

... becoming critical factors for the energy market. How do U.S. sanctions impact India, and how do they reflect on the oil, gas, and coal markets? The article examines key points, including OPEC's actions and changes in energy consumption. Stay updated on the developments in the energy world and learn how they may affect your business and the economy as a whole. We provide a thorough analysis of the economic situation and prospects for refineries and fuel prices in the future. Key Energy Sector News as of August 7, 2025: The U.S. Intensifies Pressure on India for Trading with Russia, Export of Petroleum Products from the RF Restricted, Oil Prices ...

... Bitcoin and Ethereum in search of higher yields. On the flip side, risks cannot be ignored: a sudden spike in inflation or other economic shocks (e.g., geopolitical conflicts, energy crises) could lead to a return to tightening policies, cooling interest ... ... occurs—either upward (above $2,000) or downward (below $1,800)—to evaluate the ensuing momentum. Possible Scenarios for ETH Price Development in May 2025 Based on the aforementioned factors and technical indicators, we can delineate three potential scenarios ...