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.
Recently, it has been reported that the sale of Indian petrol on the Russian exchange has been suspended for over a month. This event raises numerous questions regarding the reasons and implications of this phenomenon. In our article, we will explore the key factors that have influenced this change in market conditions. India has long been a significant supplier of petroleum products to Russia, but why are goods from this country currently unavailable on the Russian exchange? We will examine the economic, political, and logistical factors, analyse potential international sanctions and their impact, and delve into the intricacies of international energy trade. The "RG" review will provide an in-depth look at the situation, considering all aspects of the issue, and help understand how this scenario could affect the Russian fuel market and the economy as a whole, as well as what steps both sides can take to normalise mutual trade.
On 22 September 2026, significant events occurred in the world of startups and venture investments. Nscale announced its IPO with a target valuation of $35 billion, potentially one of the largest public market entries this year. Simultaneously, Holtec delayed its listing, prompting discussions among analysts. Market experts are also evaluating the impact of the current "AI pause," characterised by a slowdown in investments in artificial intelligence. What implications could this have for the industry? Details in our latest review.
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.