... country's economy. However, considering the challenges in other sectors like chemicals and engineering, the government's resources for assistance are limited. The country may face the necessity of revising its economic and industrial policies to preserve its key industries. Possible Scenarios for Investors Government Intervention Scenario. If the government provides substantial subsidies and incentives for automakers, companies like Mercedes, BMW, and Volkswagen may navigate through these difficulties. However,...

... $32 billion — an unprecedented sum for a company from a venture portfolio. Additionally, several well-known startups worldwide are finding strategic buyers for deals valued in the nine and ten-figure range. Consolidation is impacting a wide array of industries: from fintech (e.g., the acquisition of regional neobanks by major players) to enterprise software and artificial intelligence. Among the notable recent examples is Grammarly's acquisition of the email service Superhuman as part of its strategy to build an AI-powered productivity platform, as well as the activity of major IT corporations acquiring promising developments. The overarching trend is that both traditional tech giants and the unicorns themselves are increasingly becoming ...

... fuel sources, the process of replacing supplies may not be easy. Energy security threats. Restricting Russian exports creates the risk of a shortage of enriched uranium, which could lead to higher electricity prices and, as a result, higher costs for industrial enterprises and households. The need for new suppliers. The United States will need to conclude new contracts with alternative uranium suppliers, such as Kazakhstan, Canada or Australia, and also invest in the development of its own production. However, increasing supplies will take time and significant capital investment. Long-term changes in the market. For the United States, this may become an incentive to accelerate the transition to alternative energy sources and intensify ...

... widespread adoption of cryptocurrencies and even the formation of national Bitcoin reserves, granting digital coins a semi-official status. However, by the end of April 2025, the crypto market entered a phase of a prolonged "bear" trend, although it remains poised for another growth phase. Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget, shared insights on key events in the market, new trends, and future development prospects. Summary Optimistic forecast: Despite recent upheavals, Gracy Chen is confident about the ...

... Railways (RZD) plans to increase the profitability of using the Eastern Polygon by reinvesting some of its profits into modernizing it. And as you probably know, RZD plans to abandon export quotas for many coal-producing regions, except for Kuzbass." ... ... stronger positions with regulators compared to coal producers. The reason is simple: the oil and, to some extent, the oil refining industries contribute more to the Russian budget, particularly in terms of mineral extraction taxes (NDP) on oil, as well as to ...