Economy. Investments. IPO
Oil reserves in G7 countries exceed 1 billion barrels, highlighting their significance for the global economy and energy security. These strategic reserves play a key role in mitigating fluctuations in the oil market, providing a buffer in case of global disruptions. Understanding the volume and distribution of these reserves allows for an assessment of how effectively the world's largest economies are prepared to handle market changes. In the context of global consumption, these reserves can provide stability, covering needs for a certain period. Managing reserves requires an accurate understanding of global oil demand and the skill to predict its fluctuations.
By 2035, the global oil refining industry may shrink by 20% due to the accelerated transition to green energy and changes in demand structure. Which countries and companies are at the highest risk, and how will these changes impact the economy and ecology? We analyze the main trends in the industry's transformation.
May 20, 2026, is set to be an eventful day for the global economy. On this date, the results of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting will be published, shedding light on the future direction of U.S. monetary policy. Additionally, investor attention will be focused on inflation data from the Eurozone and the UK, as well as the producer price index in Germany. Significant news will also come from the oil market, with the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) releasing its weekly oil inventory report, which could influence prices worldwide. Among the corporate reports expected on May 20 are data from Nvidia, a leading tech company, as well as reports from Target, Lowe’s, Intuit, and Analog Devices. All these factors promise to considerably shake global equity markets, including the S&P 500, Euro Stoxx 50, and Nikkei 225 indexes, making this day particularly significant for investors and economists.
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.
Job changes, relocations, starting a family, and welcoming children—life transitions often arrive unexpectedly, and our financial needs shift alongside them. In this video, you will learn how to prepare your finances for new stages in life, ensuring that each change leads you towards prosperity rather than financial stress.