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 12, 2026, a pivotal date for economists and investors worldwide is set to unfold. Several significant economic events are scheduled for this day, which will shape the future direction of economic policy and financial markets. Central to the discussions will be the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in the U.S., providing insights into the current inflation level in the country and serving as a key factor in the Federal Reserve's (Fed) future interest rate decisions. The importance of this information is heightened amidst current global market turbulence as influenced by interest rate changes and the fluctuating dollar exchange rate. Additionally, corporate earnings reports from major financial institutions such as JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and high-tech companies like TSMC and Netflix are also due on this day. Investors will closely analyze these reports to assess the health of the U.S. market and the global economy. As we look ahead to July 12, 2026, the impending corporate earnings news and updates to the economic calendar are already generating substantial interest among experts and analysts.
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.