... companies. Key factors include the size of the economy (GDP), level of wealth, quality of education and human capital, and demographic characteristics. Let’s explore their influence: GDP and Market Capacity: the larger the economy, the broader the domestic market and more accessible the resources. The U.S., with a GDP of over $25 trillion, is the world's largest market, providing startups with an opportunity to scale "at home" to enormous valuations before entering international markets. China ...

... emphasized that Europe stands on the brink of an economic confrontation that could significantly alter the balance of power in the global market. He believes that the EU needs to revisit its policy to strengthen independence and protect its internal market. Protectionist measures, such as the imposition of high tariffs, subsidizing domestic producers, and restricting foreign companies, put European manufacturers at a disadvantage. Macron stresses that a lack of decisive action from the EU could lead European companies to incur significant losses, forcing them to relinquish positions ...

... to Asian countries with cheaper labor. The chosen locations include India, Pakistan, the Philippines, Vietnam, Bangladesh, etc. This has led to increased investments in the economies of these countries, simultaneously accelerating GDP growth rates. Domestic Market The domestic market is considered one of the least developed yet significantly undervalued. Despite the crisis and challenging economic conditions, several sectors continue to show stable growth. In this case, one should consider enterprises in ...

... trends as of July 25, 2025. The global oil market shows price stability, with Brent oil continuing to trade below the $70 per barrel mark. Gas storage in Europe is being filled at record rates, reducing risks for the upcoming winter season. In the domestic market of Russia, decisive measures are being discussed to stabilize prices for oil products , including a complete ban on gasoline exports starting August 1. We will also look into the situation in the coal industry, developments in renewable energy ...

We discuss whether the rise in gasoline prices will halt after the export ban is introduced. We analyze the possible consequences for the domestic market. Retail gasoline prices have accelerated their growth. According to Rosstat, from July 8 to July 14, the prices for AI-92 and AI-95 increased by 24 and 25 kopecks, respectively. Over the week, prices rose by 0.4 percent, significantly outpacing ...