... However, these events have strangely had a muted impact on the market. On Friday, June 13, Brent crude oil futures surged by 13%, reaching $78 per barrel from $69 the previous day, but soon began to decline, dropping by 6% to $73 by Monday, June 16. A renewed increase occurred on the evening of June 17 amidst news of a National Security Council meeting in Washington and threats from President Trump against Iran. According to Trading Economics, on June 13, Russian Urals crude peaked at $68.54 per barrel,...

... initiatives are emerging to develop local startup ecosystems, drawing investors' attention to the region. Return of Mega Funds: Large Money Back on the Market The largest investment players are triumphantly returning to the venture arena, signaling a renewed appetite for risk. The Japanese conglomerate SoftBank has announced the creation of the Vision Fund III with an estimated size of $40–50 billion, focusing on advanced technologies (with an emphasis on AI and robotics). Sovereign funds from the ...

... Nevertheless, the contract between Russia and the Lithuanian operator for transit to Kaliningrad expires at the end of the year, and experts do not rule out that Moscow may fully transition to autonomous LNG supply for the region if the agreement is not renewed. In price terms, the European gas market has been relatively stable in recent weeks. Exchange prices fluctuate within a moderate range, well below last year's peaks, due to high storage levels and adequate supply. However, fall is approaching,...

... today: Fintech Unicorn Achieves Record Valuation: American fintech startup Ramp raised approximately $200 million, increasing its valuation from $13 billion to $16 billion just three months after its last funding round. This swift rise underscores a renewed interest from investors in financing within the fintech and corporate payments sectors. Revival of IPOs on the Horizon: The successful public offering of digital bank Chime and news that the design developer Figma has confidentially filed for ...

... individuals shapes the reality in which we exist. E – Environmental pertains to a company’s relationship with the environment, including policies regarding climate change, CO2 emissions and other pollutants, water resource usage, the application of renewable energy sources such as solar and wind energy, as well as ‘green’ technologies, products, and infrastructure. S – Social. The social component relates to human interactions, including a company's corporate culture, relationships with clients ...