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.
Recent changes in the fuel market evoke mixed emotions among car owners and experts. Despite record payouts to oil producers from the budget, gasoline prices continue to rise, creating tension at gas stations across the country. The situation at gas stations is becoming increasingly critical, leading many to wonder what lies ahead for the fuel market in the near future. In our review, we will analyze the current situation, study the reasons behind the price increase, and try to understand what steps are being taken to stabilize the market. We will also look into how the current situation affects consumers and what the authorities are doing to address this challenging issue.
On October 14, 2026, the energy and oil and gas sector witnessed significant events that will have a considerable impact on the global market. Brent crude oil prices surged above $105 per barrel, marking a new phase in the development of the global energy market. This event is accompanied by the conclusion of a strategically important diesel fuel deal between Russia and the USA, aimed at strengthening the economic positions of both countries amid growing global challenges. At the same time, Europe is increasingly facing a gas deficit, raising concerns regarding the stability of energy supply in the region.
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.