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.
Current events in the oil and gas sector on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, revolve around a sharp shift in sentiments in the global oil market. US President Donald Trump's decision to postpone a new strike on Iran and pursue diplomatic settlement has led to a plunge in oil prices by more than 5%: Brent fell to $83 per barrel after holding steadily at $90. The Strait of Hormuz — a crucial artery for global oil and LNG trade — remains closed, however, talks between Iran and Oman regarding a temporary shipping corridor have reached their final stages. Meanwhile, the OPEC+ alliance has approved another increase in production quotas starting September, while the European gas market enters August with record-low stockpiles for this date. Below is a detailed overview of key news in the oil and gas sector, electricity generation, renewables, coal, and the oil product market for investors and participants in the fuel and energy complex.
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.