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.
June 17, 2026 promises to be a significant day for global markets and the economy as a whole. All eyes will be on the FOMC meeting where investors anticipate new directions concerning U.S. monetary policy. Changes to the Fed's interest rate could set the tone for global markets in the coming months. Inflation will also be a hot topic, with consumer price index (CPI) data for the UK and Eurozone providing additional signals about the economic condition of these regions. Additionally, oil inventories as reported by the EIA and the monthly IEA report will be key indicators. In the corporate sphere, investor focus will be on the quarterly reports from Progressive, Jabil, and CarMax, which will impact the U.S. stock market. We will explore how retail sales are changing and their influence on global markets further in the article.
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.