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.
On July 26, 2026, key economic events and corporate reports are scheduled, influencing global markets. Ahead lies a convergence of significant reports from tech giants including Microsoft, Meta, Apple, and Amazon, as well as energy mogul Shell. The oil market is experiencing a surge, with Brent crude already surpassing $100 per barrel. Investors are eagerly awaiting the Federal Reserve's meeting on July 28-29, which could dictate future strategies regarding interest rates. Equally important are potential changes in the Bank of Japan's policy and the upcoming key rate set by the Central Bank of Russia, which has already reached 14%. Against this backdrop, particular attention should be paid to the dynamics of stock indices such as the S&P 500, Euro Stoxx 50, Nikkei 225, and the Moscow Exchange Index. Don't miss the opportunity to gain deeper insights into the state of global financial markets this week and how they may transform investor strategies.
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.