... compared to the same period last year. The share of electric vehicles in overall passenger car sales was merely 0.9%. For comparison, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA) , the share of electric vehicles in new passenger car sales in India in 2024 was 2.1%, in the USA it was 10%, in the EU it reached 21%, and in China it was as high as 48%. One of the contributing factors is the increase in tax burdens. Starting this year, the utilization fee rate for electric vehicles "up to three years old" has been raised from 32,600 rubles to 667,400 rubles....

In the world of startups and venture investments, August 7, 2025, became a landmark date. Mega funds announced ... ... unicorns beyond AI. Recent examples of large deals from the last few days include: OpenAI (USA, AI) is negotiating a sale of some employee shares at a valuation of around $500... ... being created, and startups are attracting billions of dollars. In Southeast Asia and India, new unicorns are emerging, while Africa and Latin America are also attracting...

... startup scene. In this article, we will delve into the latest startup news, the successes and failures of venture funds, and the growing significance of artificial intelligence... ... in Asia are uneven: startup funding in China has dropped to multi-year lows, while India, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East continue to attract substantial capital.... ... instance, the AI startup Perplexity, founded by a Belarusian entrepreneur and based in the USA, recently secured an additional funding round (~$100 million), increasing its valuation...

On August 2, 2025, the labor market in the USA unexpectedly showcased significant changes, sparking discussions about future trends ... ... Samsung's report adding fuel to the fire. How will these events impact the stock market and investment strategies in the coming months? Let's discuss key points and forecasts... ... has not completely dissipated—US negotiations with several other partners (China, India) continue, and businesses in Europe still take into account the possibility of...

... 2025 PMI index is expected to reflect the state of the manufacturing sector in the USA. Additionally, data on the country's trade balance for June 2025 will be presented... ... financial results of AMD for the second quarter of 2025, as well as reports from BP and Ozon, will attract interest. These events may impact the stock market and investor... ... Services PMI (July) – 03:30 MSK. China – Caixin Services PMI (July) – 04:45 MSK. India – Services PMI (July) – 08:00 MSK. Russia – Services PMI (July) – 09:00...