... highs World financial markets are wrapping up the week on an optimistic note. In the USA, stock indices hit historical highs owing to strong corporate earnings and hopes for imminent monetary policy easing. Meanwhile, prices for safe-haven assets like gold remain near record levels, although risk appetite has slightly increased amidst progress in trade negotiations. Investors from the CIS are particularly focused on the Central Bank of Russia's unexpected sharp cut in the key interest rate, as well ...

... sector. Viktor Vekselberg – growth of +$3 billion , for a total of $10.3 billion; supported by rising aluminum prices and export supplies. Suleiman Kerimov – added +$2.6 billion , bringing wealth to $9.6 billion; a key factor was the revaluation of gold mining assets. 4. Resource Giants: Oil & Gas and Mining Classic resource sectors continued to generate superprofits for their owners: Vladimir Potanin – +$2.5 billion , totaling $30.4 billion; a positive trend was aided by a nickel shortage in ...

... higher, as every dollar directed toward a spot Bitcoin ETF is backed by the purchase of actual BTC by the fund itself. This reduces the available supply in the market and exerts upward pressure on the price. Observers draw parallels with the emergence of gold ETFs in the 2000s, which pushed gold prices upward, making the metal more accessible to investors through exchange-traded instruments. Similarly, improved access to Bitcoin through familiar financial channels is likely to amplify bullish momentum ...

... invest substantial amounts into the infrastructural solutions needed for the industry’s growth. This deal reaffirms the trend: the market values not only AI models and applications but also the "shovels and pickaxes" necessary for the AI gold rush—from chips and cloud services to advanced data storage systems. Beijing and Shanghai Launch Giant Funds for Tech Startups Event: The largest cities in China are enhancing innovation support: the authorities of Beijing and Shanghai have created ...

... structure as a potential hedge against inflation and devaluation: “Bitcoin is often referred to as a safeguard against inflation because it will never exceed the 21 million coins available.” As the issuance limit approaches, the rate at which BTC is mined decreases, causing its supply to grow ever more slowly – a fundamental difference from the money printing policies of central banks, which can be “turned on” at will by authorities. This supports the perception of cryptocurrency as “digital gold” and an alternative to fiat currencies. Fundamental and Technical Analysis of Bitcoin Since the beginning of 2024, the price of Bitcoin has increased significantly: by January 2025, it briefly surpassed $100,000, and as of late April, it is trading ...