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.
Ministry of Transport officially announced the closure of the loophole that allowed transporting oil in old chemical tank cars by rail. This marks the end of the double life of outdated metal containers used for hazardous materials transportation. The new measures aim to enhance safety and environmental responsibility in the transport sector. Stay tuned for updates!
Saturday, June 6, 2026, was marked by important economic events and corporate earnings reports, but corporate reporting took a pause after the season ended. The focus was on the strong US labour market: May data showed employment growth above expectations and unemployment falling to 3.6%. This heightened expectations for the Fed rate – market participants are pricing in a longer period of high rates. The reaction of global indices was mixed: S&P 500 corrected by 0.6%, Euro Stoxx 50 rose 0.3%, Nikkei 225 added 0.8%, MOEX remained unchanged. The US dollar strengthened, the yield on 10-year US Treasuries rose to 4.62%. For investors from the CIS, we analysed the current situation and gave recommendations on revising portfolios in favour of defensive assets and hedging currency risks.
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.