Economy. Investments. IPO
Oil reserves in G7 countries exceed 1 billion barrels, highlighting their significance for the global economy and energy security. These strategic reserves play a key role in mitigating fluctuations in the oil market, providing a buffer in case of global disruptions. Understanding the volume and distribution of these reserves allows for an assessment of how effectively the world's largest economies are prepared to handle market changes. In the context of global consumption, these reserves can provide stability, covering needs for a certain period. Managing reserves requires an accurate understanding of global oil demand and the skill to predict its fluctuations.
On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, financial markets are anticipating new economic data and corporate reports that could significantly impact global investments and stock indices. Among the key events of the day is the release of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the US for April 2026, providing insight into the inflation rate in the American economy. Additionally, Germany will unveil the results of the Business Climate Index (ZEW), which will help assess the economic outlook for the country and the Eurozone as a whole. Attention will also be focused on the WASDE reports concerning the agricultural market and the EIA’s forecasts for oil production and reserves. Current global market conditions and investor reactions to these reports may influence the S&P 500 and Euro Stoxx 50 indices.
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.