... appeal as "digital gold" and a means of capital preservation. New Products and Technologies. The launch of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) based on Bitcoin and Ethereum, improvements in blockchain protocols, and the development of DeFi expand opportunities for market participants and attract new investors. Institutional Investments and New Financial Products The influx of institutional capital deserves special attention. In recent months, the market has seen the entry of major players—from hedge funds to ...

... financial services cooperation with India: India, in an effort to strengthen trade ties and increase trade turnover, has agreed to partially lift restrictions on banking operations. This allows Russian banks to participate more actively in Indian financial markets and provides an opportunity for easier transactions between the countries, which in turn stimulates mutual exports and imports. Permission for Iranian payment systems in Russia: The first stage of the integration of the payment systems of Iran and Russia has been completed,...

... worldwide were directed to AI projects. The sustained enthusiasm around AI ensures an historically unprecedented capital influx, although experts warn of the potential overheating of the sector and the possible overvaluation of individual companies. The IPO Market Comes Alive: The “Window of Opportunity” for Offerings is Open The global primary public offering (IPO) market has confidently revived after an extended pause and continues to gain momentum. In Asia, Hong Kong has ignited a new wave of tech IPOs: in recent weeks, several large ...

... being issued (common or preferred), the presence of protective conditions (anti-dilution clauses), terms of conversion, and lock-up provisions (restrictions on selling shares before the IPO). Deal conditions impact the investor's rights, share, and exit opportunities. Use of funds and growth strategy. Understand the intended use of raised funds: scaling production, marketing, development, debt repayment, asset acquisition. The more justified and specific the strategy for fund usage, the lower the uncertainty. Evaluate the realism of the company’s financial and operational plans post-capital raise. Team and management....

... demand and consumer spending, such as retail, automotive, and household goods, may encounter difficulties due to low credit availability and economic slowdown. Conversely, export-oriented sectors such as energy and metallurgy may have greater growth opportunities amidst high global market prices. Inflation in Russia: Current Dynamics and Impact on Business In October, annual inflation stood at 8.54%, compared to 8.63% in September. Although this figure has slightly decreased, short-term trends indicate a rise to 8.56% since the ...