... exports also declined—from 76 billion cubic meters in 2023 to 61 billion cubic meters in 2024. The expert emphasized that despite the U.S. positioning itself as the largest net exporter of oil, it continues to import significant volumes, primarily from Canada. Total oil imports for 2024 are expected to reach 329 million tons, with exports at 198 million tons. Impact of the Agreement on the U.S. According to Valery Andrianov, an associate professor at the Financial University under the Government of ...

... experiencing a relative decline in activity. Europe is showing moderate results, and Latin America is demonstrating local growth thanks to specific markets. Here’s a brief overview: North America: Dominates the global venture capital market. In the U.S. and Canada, startups raised approximately $145 billion in the first half of 2025, a 43% increase from the previous year. About $90 billion of these funds were invested in AI projects, securing North America approximately 70% of global venture capital. Europe: ...

... the profitability prospects of companies. The outcomes of these events will impact stock markets, oil prices, currency exchange rates, and overall business activity. Main Events for Monday, August 4, 2025: Closed markets in the UK (Bank Holiday) and Canada (Civic Holiday). Release of Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for Switzerland for July – 09:30 Moscow time. Release of Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for Turkey for July – 10:00 Moscow time. Publication of the Sentix Investor Confidence Index ...

... 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 to the digital asset ...

... in assets, and inflows into the Ether ETF exceeded $5 billion in recent weeks). Riding the wave of success, market participants are preparing ETFs for other top assets. Regulators in many countries are easing their stance: crypto ETFs have existed in Canada and the EU for several years, while Hong Kong is actively licensing crypto exchanges. Institutional products boost the legitimacy of the industry and simplify market entry for major players. The Ripple Case: Legal Clarity Achieved In June 2025,...