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.
July 19, 2026, will be a significant day for the global economy. The focus will shift to economic events and corporate reports from key market players. Brent oil prices continue to fluctuate, raising concerns among investors. Reports from UltraTech Cement are expected today, potentially influencing market sentiment. Stock markets will monitor the dynamics of the S&P 500, Euro Stoxx 50, Nikkei 225, and the MOEX index. Meetings of the European Central Bank and the Bank of Russia will also take place, discussing key interest rates. Particular attention is drawn to reports from companies in the U.S., Europe, and Asia, which may impact investors from a calendar perspective. Important changes are anticipated in the semiconductor and tech stock markets. The world is watching developments that affect the global economy.
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.