Economy. Investments. IPO
In recent weeks, cryptocurrencies and traditional financial instruments (TradFi) have strengthened their momentum amid growing investor interest. A combination of strong corporate earnings from leaders in the semiconductor sector and rapid progress in artificial intelligence are fuelling interest in risk assets. In this context, there is notable growth in the shares of giants such as Micron Technology and AMD, as well as a positive trend in cryptocurrency markets, led by Bitcoin and Ether. New investment opportunities are attracting both large institutional funds and retail investors in the CIS, shaping new portfolio strategies. In this article, we will examine in detail how this synergy of technology and finance is affecting the market.
Rising fuel prices and availability are becoming an increasingly pressing issue for businesses and the public. The phrase "Fuel takes off from the barrier" reflects the situation where high prices and fuel shortages create serious obstacles for enterprise growth and operation. We will explore what lies behind this expression and how to tackle these challenges.
From July 27 to July 31, 2026, the week promises to be filled with significant economic events and corporate reports. The focal point will be the Federal Reserve meeting on July 29, 2026, where the possibility of changing the key interest rate will be discussed. Investors will also be closely monitoring reports from major corporations such as Apple, Microsoft, and Amazon. As the second quarter comes to a close, market participants are paying close attention to the reporting dynamics within the S&P 500, Euro Stoxx 50, and Nikkei 225, attempting to gauge the impact of current macroeconomic conditions on companies. Additionally, market influences may arise from GDP and inflation data in the U.S., the OPEC+ meeting, and fluctuations in oil prices. Significant volatility could also occur in light of the release of key PMI indices in China and changes in the Central Bank of Russia's rates. A thorough analysis of these events will assist investors in making forecasts and adjusting investment strategies.
In this episode, Sergey Tereshkin and investor Mikhail Dubnov, partner at Brio Capital Fund, break down what really happens to a company when large sums of money come in. We discuss why the scaling stage is an entirely different game from starting from scratch, and how the founder's life, management, analytics, and team change after the deal.
In this issue, Sergey Tereshkin and investor Andrey Rezinkin explore AI startups: how to select promising projects and profit from investments in AI. They discuss real-life examples such as OpenAI, ChatGPT, voice recognition, and DepTech, as well as trends like AGI and lifestyle AI applications.