... the development of local startup ecosystems. From Nigerian fintech projects to Kenyan agritech startups—more teams on the continent are attracting international capital for their growth. Latin America is not lagging behind either: in countries like Brazil and Mexico, the number of venture deals is increasing, and new unicorns are appearing as global investors seek opportunities in this region. Such geographical expansion of venture capital is intensifying the competition for the best projects worldwide....

... development of local startup ecosystems. From Nigerian fintech projects to Kenyan agrotech startups — an increasing number of African teams are attracting international capital for scaling. Latin America is keeping pace: in 2025, Mexico has overtaken Brazil in terms of venture investments for the first time, while startups in the region are actively raising funds in sectors such as fintech, e-commerce, and delivery. The emergence of new innovation centers in Mexico City, São Paulo, Dubai, Jakarta,...

... Russian exports—primarily shipments to India and China—and could lead to a reshuffling of global oil flows. Nevertheless, major developing consumers are expressing intentions to maintain cooperation with Russia: media reports suggest that India and Brazil do not plan to forgo purchases of Russian oil despite external pressures. This underscores these countries' commitment to pursuing an independent energy policy based on their economic interests. In Europe , meanwhile, the course to reduce dependence ...

... even in light of potential future contract losses with Apple. Conversely, any cautious outlook or hints of market share contraction could pressure QCOM shares. Kinross Gold (KGC) – an international gold mining company with mines located in the US, Brazil, and West Africa. 2025 is favorable for gold: prices remain high at about $1950-2000 per ounce, driven by investor interest in protective assets. Kinross, having recently sold its Russian assets and refocused on other regions, is expected to see ...