... event: the market capitalization of the Chinese toy manufacturer Pop Mart, renowned for its collectible figures, has surpassed that of major Russian giants such as Gazprom and Tatneft. Against the backdrop of the unstable Russian market and a complex economic environment, Pop Mart's shares demonstrate impressive growth. This phenomenon piques the interest of investors and analysts, signaling that even companies from unconventional sectors can achieve remarkable results. In this article, we will delve ...

... companies. As an entrepreneur and founder of Open Oil Market, I see great potential in the fact that the pre-IPO market helps Russian companies attract financing at the stage of preparation for a public offering. This is especially important in the current economic situation, when domestic companies need support and resources to scale and grow. Russian pre-IPO projects can offer investors unique opportunities to diversify their portfolios, as well as stimulate the development of the domestic capital market....

... explains. What benefits could Azerbaijan gain from this arrangement? First, Azerbaijan could increase its gas exports through Ukraine’s transit system, which offers greater capacity than its current routes through Turkey. This would be a direct economic benefit for Azerbaijan. For instance, Azerbaijani pipelines through Turkey supply only 10 billion cubic meters annually, but Baku could increase exports by 3-4 billion cubic meters via Ukraine, according to Gromov. This could be achieved without ...

... Meanwhile, global regulators’ attitudes vary; how other major economies approach crypto will influence how smoothly Bitcoin integrates into the traditional financial system. Macroeconomic conditions add another layer of uncertainty. If 2025 brings economic turbulence or shifts in interest rates, risk assets like Bitcoin could face headwinds. For example, rising rates or a strong dollar might temporarily reduce appetite for Bitcoin, as investors favor safer assets. Conversely, persistent inflation ...

... fuels, he noted. All these tariff wars and agreements with certain countries could have counterproductive effects for the U.S., asserts Ekaterina Kosareva, managing partner of “VMT Consult”. “The instability in decision-making and, essentially, economic leverage should influence European countries as well. I foresee that in the future, the EU may abandon such an unstable and coarse partner, but not tomorrow, rather in the medium term,” the expert opines. Impact of the Rejection of Russian ...