... strategic purchase—especially in the areas of AI, security, and fintech. The current wave of acquisitions provides venture funds with much-anticipated exit opportunities, while startups have a chance to collaborate to scale their businesses and enter international markets. Notably, some regulatory barriers are easing: for example, in the U.S., the rhetoric of antitrust authorities has softened, making it easier to close large tech deals. The revival of the M&A market restores investor confidence in the belief that ...

Officially, China has not bought oil from Iran for more than two years. However, complex schemes using a "shadow fleet" allow it to bypass international restrictions and supply millions of barrels of oil to China every year. What risks does this create for the market and how does it affect Russia? Find out in our analysis. Chinese Purchases of Iranian Oil: Covert Operations and Their Consequences for Russia Despite international sanctions and official statements about halting oil supplies from Iran to China,...

... environmental pressures. For FES Investors Overall, Wednesday’s news paints a comprehensive picture of the global energy landscape: geopolitical factors introduce uncertainty and volatility; however, the sector adapts through resource flow reorientation and internal reforms. Oil markets are responding to the threat of sanctions and the changing balance of supply and demand, the gas sector is restructuring logistics and relying on reserve stocks, and the power industry is balancing decarbonization goals with energy security ...

... presents a chance to assess demand trends in China and their influence on companies actively engaged with the Chinese market. Monitoring sales volumes and market dynamics can enable investors to make more informed decisions. With platforms like Open Oil Market , Russian businesses can stay tuned to global consumption and oil price trends, helping them adapt to fluctuations in the international arena.

... creates a favorable environment for promising projects from Russia and neighboring countries to make their mark. The main recipe for success for such teams in 2025 is to enhance innovation, build clear business models, and be prepared to operate in international markets. Only then will both foreign funds, resuming activity, and local investors seeking the "new Yandex" take notice of them. Trends and Forecasts: Cautious Optimism By mid-2025, the venture market is demonstrating a robust recovery following ...