..., enhancing the financial stability of their tokens. In 2024, Tether Ltd, the issuer of USDT, demonstrated record revenue from interest on reserve assets, positively impacting its capital and resilience to market shocks. Global Financial Trends. The global economy in 2025 stands at a crossroads: on one hand, risks of slowing growth and even local recessions in some nations remain from previous tightening of monetary policy; on the other, signs of gradual stabilization and recovery are emerging. Currency exchange rates and price trends paint a mixed picture: ...

... volatility in oil and gas prices could occur – especially if the restrictions target the export of Russian energy resources. Additionally, ongoing U.S.-China trade 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 ...

... stringent measures against Russia. This involves the potential introduction of maximum tariffs on Russian goods and secondary sanctions against buyers of Russian oil and gas. The prospect of such moves keeps market participants on edge, considering the risks to global energy supply chains. Moscow, for its part, has indicated it does not intend to change its policy in the face of external ultimatums. As a result, parallel processes of trade thaw between major economies and escalating sanction rhetoric are currently ...

... Additionally, there are signals of increased supply from Venezuela: American company Chevron has received the right to restart production there, which could bring over 200,000 barrels per day back to the market. The increase in supply, along with ongoing risks of a slowdown in the global economy, exerts a "cooling" effect on prices. Macroeconomic Factors. At the end of the last week, commercial oil inventories in the U.S. decreased more than expected, indicating resilient demand and preventing a sharp drop in prices. ...

... The current investment boom is generating a new wave of unicorns. According to some estimates, over 1,300 AI startups are currently valued at least at $100 million, with several dozen exceeding the $1 billion mark. Although experts warn of overheating risks, the appetite for AI projects among investors remains undiminished. IPO Market Revives: Window of Opportunities for Exits The global market for initial public offerings (IPOs) has confidently revived after a prolonged lull and continues to gain momentum. In Asia, a new wave of IPOs has been initiated by Hong Kong: in recent weeks, several major technology companies have successfully ...