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.
On July 8, 2026, investors should pay close attention as it promises to be a significant day in global markets. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) will announce its interest rate decision, potentially impacting currency market dynamics. Additionally, the EIA's oil inventory report is crucial for the commodity sector. Investors will also gain insights from the FOMC minutes, shedding light on the U.S. Federal Reserve's plans. Corporate reports from companies like Levi Strauss, Helen of Troy, AZZ, and PriceSmart will provide essential information about their respective industries. Collectively, these events may significantly influence indices such as the S&P 500, Euro Stoxx 50, Nikkei 225, and MOEX, as well as the prices of Brent and WTI crude oil. Discover what to watch for to make informed investment decisions.
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.