... unforeseen changes require flexibility and adaptation. The current economic situation dictates the need for a more conscious approach to financial decisions, whether related to purchasing a home or making investments. My experience with the Open Oil Market project, which received positive evaluation from Skolkovo and secured a grant under the "University Startups" program, suggests that stable investment opportunities can still be found even in highly volatile conditions. A well-thought-out strategy and a rational approach allow ...

... movement. Investors are advised to combine fundamental analysis (e.g., monitoring network update developments and institutional investor interest) with technical chart analysis when devising a strategy for ADA. In any case, portfolio diversification and evaluation of investments considering the overall crypto market conditions are recommended. The scandal surrounding Trump’s “strategic cryptocurrency reserve” once again demonstrated that the cryptocurrency market remains highly sensitive to political events. The short-term growth of XRP, SOL, and ADA ...

... dividends or postpone the matter, a negative reaction can be expected — investors do not favor uncertainty regarding the return of capital. **Russian company earnings:** On August 7, several large companies released their financial results, and today market participants are evaluating their impact. The online retailer Ozon reported strong revenue growth for Q2 2025 (in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards, IFRS)—according to the company, revenue increased by double digits due to an expanded product ...

... competencies in high-tech niches (AI, Big Data, etc.). All of this instills hope that in the coming years, the region will be able to cultivate its own international champions. Conclusions: Cautious Optimism By the end of July 2025, sentiments in the venture market remain cautiously optimistic. Record deals and successful IPOs strengthen the confidence that the bottom of the recent downturn has been breached; however, past experiences hold investors back from excessive euphoria. Currently, they are evaluating the quality of startup growth and their capacity to build sustainable businesses much more carefully, favoring companies with validated business models and profitability near break-even. Significant capital inflows into the sectors of AI, fintech,...

... varying maturities. For example, if the yield on two-year bonds is 2.70% (270 bps) and that of ten-year bonds is 2.88% (288 bps), the spread equals 18 bps. The spread helps assess how expected short-term asset yields differ from long-term ones and how the market evaluates risks. What is the Yield Curve? The yield curve is a graph that displays the yields of bonds with different maturities. Under normal circumstances, the yields of bonds with longer maturities are higher due to additional risks. However, when ...