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.
Rising fuel prices and availability are becoming an increasingly pressing issue for businesses and the public. The phrase "Fuel takes off from the barrier" reflects the situation where high prices and fuel shortages create serious obstacles for enterprise growth and operation. We will explore what lies behind this expression and how to tackle these challenges.
The fuel and energy complex (FEC) begins a new week under conditions of increased uncertainty. The main topic for investors and participants in the commodity market is the fate of the Strait of Hormuz: Washington reports a nearing agreement with Tehran, while the Iranian side denies any direct negotiations, and attacks on commercial shipping continue. In this context, Brent oil stays above $84 per barrel, while WTI approaches $79. OPEC+ has formally completed the return of voluntary production cuts, but physical supply in the market remains limited. The European gas market is entering a crucial phase of injection with the lowest stocks in nearly twenty years, coal prices are rising amid Asian heatwaves, and renewable energy continues to hit historical records. In Russia, authorities confirm the acute phase of the fuel crisis has passed. A detailed review of key events in the oil, gas, and energy sectors is provided below.
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.