... surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) and a revival in capital markets. In today's overview, we will examine key news and trends: from record investments in tech companies... ... funds themselves. The Global Venture Market is Reviving Record Half-Year: Preliminary data indicates that the total volume of global venture investments in the first half... ... in specific segments and countries. North America: Dominance of AI Investments The U.S. and Canada continue to lead the venture scene. Megarounds in the AI Sector have...

... demand, indicating that the market has formed a solid foundation for further growth. Investors note a combination of high trading activity and moderate volatility, which is atypical for periods of such rapid ascent. Many analysts attribute the market's resilience to the increasing share of institutional capital: large funds and companies continue to expand their presence in cryptocurrencies, thereby smoothing price fluctuations. The overall news backdrop remains positive—macro data (such as the slowdown in inflation in the US and the likelihood of interest rate reductions by fall) is stimulating interest in risk assets. Despite ongoing geopolitical tensions, optimism regarding the actions of regulators and central banks outweighs ...

... signals from the US Federal Reserve concerning monetary policy. The absence of negative surprises – for example, the Fed’s base rate remained unchanged at the latest meeting – supports interest in risk assets. Furthermore, the unexpected vote by ... ... first time in decades) has heightened hopes for a policy easing as early as this fall. Upcoming releases of fresh inflation data and the annual Fed symposium in Jackson Hole may increase volatility. In the meantime, the cryptocurrency market demonstrates ...

August 12, 2025, is a significant date for the international energy market. In light of new U.S. sanctions against India that have drawn analysts' attention, the price of Brent crude oil is beginning to stabilize after sharp ... ... American oil WTI remains around $64 per barrel. The improvement in market sentiment was influenced by several factors. Firstly, data from the US Department of Energy last week recorded an unexpected decrease in commercial oil inventories of approximately ...

... and gas supply chains. Economic Growth and Demand: Macro-economic indicators in key countries – growth rates of GDP and industry in China, the U.S., Europe, and India – will determine the consumption dynamics for oil, gas, and electricity. Strong data (such as a 3% GDP growth in the U.S. in Q2 2025) supports optimism; however, economic slowdowns anywhere could cool fuel demand. Filling of Gas Storage Facilities: Europe’s progress towards achieving the 90% filling target for UGS by the heating season and ensuring alternative gas supplies ...