... 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 America rising by nearly 90% from last year (to ~$116 billion), largely due to mega ... ... New York platform iCapital raised $820 million with a valuation over $7.5 billion, indicating a resumption of major deals in financial technology. Concurrently, there is a boom in "green" projects: funds are actively financing climate initiatives—from ...

... pressure from increased taxes and sanctions restrictions, and any changes in subsidy or export regulation could impact their financial stability. Gas Sector: Europe Stockpiles Reserves and Changes Routes The European gas market is approaching the end ... ... reliable energy sources. Despite global decarbonization goals, many countries are forced to increase coal combustion in the short term to ensure stable electricity supply. In the United States, a true "coal renaissance" is underway. In the first ...

... threat of new trade barriers (such as the aforementioned U.S. tariffs) — intensify concerns about global economic growth. Some financial institutions are revising forecasts: several investment banks predict an average Brent price in Q4 2025 at around mid-$60,... ... rule out that Moscow may fully transition to autonomous LNG supply for the region if the agreement is not renewed. In price terms, the European gas market has been relatively stable in recent weeks. Exchange prices fluctuate within a moderate range,...

... to fall behind in the global technology race. Preliminary data shows that the first half of 2025 was the most productive in terms of venture funding since 2021. In North America alone, investment volume for the first half of the year grew by approximately ... ... revival: large rounds are happening not only in the USA but also in Europe, Asia, and emerging markets. Significantly, big deals in financial technologies are making a comeback—New York-based platform iCapital recently raised $820 million from a consortium ...

... regulation. The market is awaiting regulatory decisions: any changes in tax policy or subsidies could significantly impact the financial stability of refineries and fuel operators. Gas Sector: Europe Accumulates Reserves Ahead of Winter The European gas ... ... niches for investment—from renewable generation to energy storage infrastructure and efficiency enhancements. In the short term, market attention is focused on the resolution of the sanctions dispute between the US and India, the effectiveness of measures ...