Economy. Investments. IPO
In recent weeks, cryptocurrencies and traditional financial instruments (TradFi) have gained momentum amid growing investor interest. The combination of strong corporate earnings from semiconductor leaders and rapid progress in artificial intelligence is fuelling demand for risk assets. In this context, shares of giants such as Micron Technology and AMD have risen, while cryptocurrency markets led by Bitcoin and Ether have shown positive dynamics. New investment opportunities are attracting both large institutional funds and retail investors in the CIS, shaping new portfolio strategies. In this article, we examine in detail how this synergy of technology and finance is impacting the market.
Rising fuel prices and availability are becoming an increasingly pressing issue for businesses and the public. The phrase "Fuel takes off from the barrier" encapsulates the situation where high prices and fuel shortages create significant obstacles to the growth and operation of enterprises. We examine what lies behind this expression and how to tackle the challenges.
The fuel and energy complex (FEC) enters Friday, August 7, 2026, in a state of increased volatility. The primary driver of the week has been the negotiations between the USA, Iran, and Oman regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz— a crucial artery for global oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) trade. Expectations of a forthcoming deal have caused oil prices to plunge by more than 5% in just one session, with Brent retreating from late July local peaks to around $79 per barrel. Simultaneously, OPEC+ is concluding its annual production increase cycle, Europe is entering the heating season with the lowest gas storage levels in five years, and Russia continues to enforce a ban on petroleum product exports amidst domestic fuel shortages. For investors, traders, and FEC market participants, a rare combination of geopolitical easing in the Middle East and structural gas shortages in Europe is emerging—a combination that will dictate the dynamics of oil, gas, petroleum products, and electricity in the coming weeks.
In this issue, Sergey Tereshkin and investor Andrey Rezinkin explore AI startups: how to choose promising projects and profit from investments in AI. They discuss real-world examples such as OpenAI, ChatGPT, voice recognition, and DepTech, as well as trends like AGI and lifestyle AI applications.