... deals are being made with record amounts of capital, and startups' plans for IPOs are once again in the spotlight. Major funds and corporations have resumed significant venture investments, launching new funds and programs, while governments in various countries are increasing their support for innovation, striving to keep pace in the global technology race. Preliminary estimates indicate that the first half of 2025 has been the most successful since 2021 in terms of funding, with investments in North ...

... growth. Venture activity is increasing across all regions. The United States leads, especially in the AI sector, while the Middle East has doubled its investments. Germany has surpassed the UK in deal volume in Europe, and India, Southeast Asia, and Gulf countries are attracting record capital against a backdrop of decline in China. Even CIS markets are striving to keep up despite external restrictions. The overall picture indicates the emergence of a global venture boom, although investors continue to ...

... Reports – Monday, July 28, 2025 – OPEC+ Meeting, Dallas Fed Index Monday, July 28, 2025, will be filled with significant events in the economy and corporate sector that could influence investor sentiment and market dynamics. Investors in the CIS countries are particularly attentive to key economic events and the release of corporate reports to assess the state of the economy and the profitability prospects of companies. The outcomes of these events will impact the stock market, oil prices, exchange ...

... Collectively, the influence of Chinese consumption on global markets is significant: a decline in sales in China typically results in a drop in revenues and earnings forecasts for the corresponding companies on the stock markets of the U.S. and other countries. Meanwhile, China is pursuing a policy of stimulating domestic demand. However, trade restrictions with the West and threats of a trade war increase investment risks. In such conditions, international investments become more cautious. Investors ...

Commentary for the newspaper "Vzglyad" on the LNG market situation Amid strict sanctions, Russia is rapidly increasing its production of liquefied natural gas (LNG). What technologies and investments could help the country triple its production volumes? What risks and opportunities are emerging for the Russian LNG market under these restrictions? Read all about this in our article. Russia's Plans to Triple LNG Production and Capture a Quarter of the Global LNG Market Could Be Realized...