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.
Fuel prices at petrol stations remain an important topic for many motorists, and questions about what to expect in late summer and the autumn months are becoming even more relevant. Experts from "Rossiyskaya Gazeta" have conducted a market analysis and made forecasts for the upcoming period. Sharp fluctuations, driven by various factors ranging from currency exchange rate changes to shifts in fuel supply, affect fuel costs. Discover what changes to anticipate and what may contribute to the stabilization of petrol and diesel prices in the coming months. We have gathered insights from leading analysts and are ready to share this information with you.
The fuel and energy complex (FEC) faces heightened turbulence on Wednesday, 12 August 2026. The oil market has once again fallen hostage to geopolitics: Brent prices surpassed $90 per barrel for the first time since late July after US-Iran negotiations over the full opening of the Strait of Hormuz came to a standstill. The European gas market is sending alarming signals – underground gas storage (UGS) is only 59% full, significantly below the multi-year norm ahead of the heating season. OPEC+ is concluding its cycle of production quota increases, electricity in Europe is becoming more expensive despite a record share of renewable energy sources (RES), while the Russian refined products market remains under strict regulation: the ban on gasoline exports has been extended until the end of January 2027. Below is a detailed overview of key events in the oil and gas and energy sectors for investors and commodity market participants.
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.