... costs and the depreciation of the U.S. dollar enhances the appeal of alternative savings methods, including Bitcoin. A weaker dollar makes investing in Bitcoin more attractive for global investors, while low rates stimulate the search for yield beyond traditional instruments. If macroeconomic conditions remain favorable (inflation under control and recession averted through regulatory efforts), this will support further Bitcoin price growth. In May, macroeconomic reports (inflation levels, labor market ...

... since early 2022). Major investors are also becoming active: for example, crypto holding The Ether Machine plans to go public on Nasdaq through a merger with a SPAC, aiming to raise $1.6 billion backed by Ethereum. This example illustrates the drive of traditional capital to gain access to digital assets. The Return of the IPO Market Following a lull in 2022-2024, the market for initial public offerings (IPOs) of tech companies is beginning to revive. In the first half of 2025, several high-profile ...

... markets. Ruble Exchange Rate and Currency Market Dynamics At the beginning of August, the domestic currency market in Russia is facing the weakening of one of the factors that supported the ruble: the July tax period has ended, during which exporters traditionally sold foreign currency earnings to pay taxes, thereby strengthening the ruble. There are expectations that after this, the supply of foreign currency may decrease, leading to a moderate weakening of the ruble. Nevertheless, the exchange rate ...

... of AI: Geothermal energy startup Fervo Energy has raised $100 million from Breakthrough Energy, proving that AI companies aren't the only ones capable of raising big rounds. Crypto startups are seeing renewed interest, with new products appearing in traditional markets (Canada is seeing the launch of the first XRP spot crypto ETF) and blockchain projects receiving funding again (Pi Network, for example, has launched a $100 million venture fund). This is a sign that investors are gradually returning ...

... industries. Such a wealth of information could set the tone for stock markets and investor sentiment. Asian Session: PMI in China Sets the Morning Tone The Asian morning of August 1 begins with the release of manufacturing activity indexes. **China** traditionally influences the overall sentiment: the Caixin manufacturing PMI for July will be published early in the morning. Previous data indicated an unstable recovery in Chinese industry around the threshold of 50 points — a reading of 50 signifies ...