Sergey Tereshkin's column for the INFO-TECH portal. "Lithium is not the new oil": Why lithium will not replace hydrocarbons? In this article, I analyze the differences between the lithium and oil markets, why lithium is becoming a key resource for battery technologies, but cannot replicate the path of oil in the global economy. What prospects does lithium have, and why is it called "the metal of the future" — read more in my review. The global lithium market is heading towards...

... consumption at power plants. At the same time, an abundance of sunny days ensures record solar energy generation, helping to curb gas demand during peak consumption hours. Stable supplies of liquefied natural gas (LNG), along with comparatively weak industrial demand, maintain balance in the market. Overall, European prices are now significantly lower than crisis peaks in 2022; however, any supply disruptions or an early cold snap in autumn may elevate volatility again. Record-high volumes in storage ...

... negotiations remain in the market's sight: an extension of the tariff truce would reduce risks for the global economy and support demand for energy resources. Financial Markets and Economy: Macroeconomic data (inflation levels, interest rate trends, industrial growth rates) will influence commodity markets. Should major economies signal a slowdown, oil quotes may cool, and fuel consumption could decline. For now, however, basic forecasts anticipate moderate growth in oil demand (~+2% year-on-year) ...

In recent days, all eyes in the crypto industry have been on the social platform Reddit, whose communities significantly influence the value of crypto assets. Recently, all eyes in the crypto industry have been focused on the social platform Reddit, where its communities significantly influence the prices of crypto assets. It has been reported that on January 30, the number of subscribers in the r/Bitcoin community surged dramatically, adding 100,000 users in just one day. According to the analytics...

... (earn-outs). Overall, the technical aspects of transactions play a decisive role at this time: any discrepancies in financial indicators can lead to deal cancellations or changes in terms. Sectors with Noticeable Decline The M&A crisis has not affected all industries equally. The most significant reduction in activity is observed in traditional capital-intensive sectors. For instance, consolidation in the mining and energy sectors has slowed due to sanctions restrictions and increased risk assessments for ...