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.
From July 20 to 24, 2026, global financial markets are keenly anticipating significant economic events and corporate earnings reports. Major banks such as the European Central Bank (ECB) and the Central Bank of Russia will be making decisions regarding key interest rates that could affect currency markets and investment strategies. In addition, PMI indices for leading economic regions are expected to be released. On the corporate front, technology giants Alphabet, Tesla, and Intel will present their financial results. These events will set the tone for investors in the upcoming months, influencing sentiment in the S&P 500, Euro Stoxx 50, Nikkei 225, and MOEX. Amid ongoing discussions regarding the price cap on Russian oil and EIA's oil inventory analysis, investors are looking for confidence and a clear picture of the future market. Stay updated on all events and keep your fingers on the pulse of economic activity!
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.