... stimulating domestic demand. However, trade restrictions with the West and threats of a trade war increase investment risks. In such conditions, international investments become more cautious. Investors are closely monitoring changes in China's investment climate, as it directly affects project profitability and stock returns for foreign companies focused on the Chinese market. Increased market volatility amid news regarding the Chinese economy and politics forces investors to reassess portfolio diversification ...

... innovations in finance: companies offering businesses and consumers more efficient financial tools—from accounting automation to low-cost cross-border payments—are once again seen as growth drivers and commanding high multiples. Beyond AI: Biotech, Climate Technologies, and Other Sectors Although the hype surrounding AI dominates the headlines, venture financing in 2025 covers a much broader range of industries. Projects in biotechnology , medtech , climate technologies , and industrial software ...

... new participants with unconventional strategies. Major corporations are creating corporate venture arms to invest in relevant technologies: for example, microchip manufacturer Analog Devices has launched the AD Ventures fund to invest in robotics, climate, and medtech startups, while Google, through its Gradient Ventures division, is forming a new $200 million fund focused only on AI projects. Sovereign funds are also becoming more active – Middle Eastern, Asian, and European governments are ...

... Trade Agreements European stock markets closed the week relatively calmly. The pan-European STOXX 600 index hovered around the 547-point mark, virtually unchanged for the week. Macroeconomic signals from Europe were mixed. In Germany, the Ifo Business Climate Index unexpectedly rose slightly in July to 88.6 points (up from 88.4 in June), although analysts had anticipated a decline. This small increase in business confidence indicates that the largest economy in Europe is temporarily avoiding a deepening ...

... that Russian oil and gas companies can be regarded as some of the most risk-resistant in the sector. In the global market, traditional oil and gas companies are increasingly being challenged by representatives of alternative energy. In light of the climate agenda, investor pressure is mounting, demanding clear action plans from companies in the context of a global energy transition. It is evident that the need for hydrocarbons will not vanish. However, we can anticipate shifts in power dynamics ...