... current agenda of the venture market as of August 12, 2025: The return of mega funds and major investors. Leading players are forming record venture funds and increasing investments, saturating the market with capital and enhancing the appetite for risk. Record funding rounds in the AI sector and new "unicorns." Unprecedented investments are driving startup valuations to unseen heights, particularly in artificial intelligence. Revival of the IPO market. Successful public offerings of technology ...

... Levels At the beginning of August, the global fuel and energy sector is showing moderate growth and signs of stabilization. Oil prices remain high, with Brent holding above $72 per barrel, reaching its peak since late June amid ongoing geopolitical risks and strong seasonal demand. The European gas market is relatively calm due to record filling of underground gas storage ahead of winter. Simultaneously, regulators and market participants are taking steps to maintain balance: from August 1, the ...

... host Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House on August 18. Discussions are expected to cover the resolution of the conflict in Ukraine, security guarantees, and further military support. Any hints of progress in peace talks could reduce the geopolitical risk premium in the markets. Market Reactions: A softening of rhetoric or agreements in Washington could support European stocks and strengthen regional currencies, while defense sector stocks and oil prices may experience downward pressure due to eased ...

... impacting the energy sector and the currencies of LNG exporters. Geopolitics: UN Security Council Meeting on Ukraine On Thursday, the UN Security Council will hold a meeting in New York dedicated to the conflict in Ukraine. Geopolitical tensions remain a risk factor for markets: escalating hostilities, new sanctions initiatives, or statements from UNSC members can influence commodity prices (oil, grains) and investor sentiment. Particular attention will be paid to discussions about the humanitarian situation ...

... this case, the investor does not purchase gold in the conventional sense. It cannot be physically handled or touched; it is merely a financial instrument. Trading futures in precious metals is a popular hedging method. It allows investors to diversify risks and achieve profits from buying and subsequently selling gold. This requires entering into an agreement with a specialized company or an individual broker. This arrangement offers the convenience of standardized contracts and the ease of managing ...