... manufacturer CATL raised approximately $5.2 billion, demonstrating that investors in the region are again ready to actively participate in IPOs. In the U.S. and Europe, the situation is also improving: the U.S. fintech unicorn Chime recently debuted on the stock market (its shares surged by 30% on the first day of trading). Following it, other well-known startups, including the payment service Stripe, are preparing for listings in the second half of 2025. The “window” for IPOs remains open longer than ...

... the digital asset market is starting to revive, which is reflected in venture investments. Regulators are gradually legalizing new instruments: on June 18, trading in the first exchange-traded crypto ETF (for the XRP token) will start on the Toronto Stock Exchange. At the same time, investors are cautiously optimistic: a number of blockchain projects are receiving funding again. For example, the creators of Pi Network have established a $100 million venture fund to support their blockchain ecosystem....

... an economic crisis and provide stability during a period of global uncertainty, but they significantly increased the overall stock of U.S. debt. These factors increase the debt burden, and structural changes in U.S. economic policy may be needed to stabilize ... ... For Russia, this could be an opportunity to strengthen its international economic ties and reduce dependence on the dollar in trade relations. A weakening US currency could also have a positive effect on Russian export revenues, especially in the commodity ...

... modest surplus of the current account is expected in 2025 – around $33 billion (down from $38 billion previously), and for the trade balance – $104 billion (down from $111 billion previously). The deterioration is attributed to the revision of oil prices ... ... rate when proceeding with further easing to ensure that a weakening ruble does not spike inflation. Following a brief drop, the stock index quickly recovered, and bond yields had already accounted for the rate decrease. The initiated easing cycle generally ...

... markets of Asia, Europe and Africa. The high quality of Russian copper makes it in demand UMMC's influence on investors 1. Lack of public status Ural Mining and Metallurgical Company (UMMC) is not a public company, which means that its shares are not traded on stock exchanges such as Moscow or St. Petersburg. This limits the ability of private investors to directly participate in the company's capital. However, the lack of public status does not diminish its attractiveness to institutional investors and financial ...