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.
During the week of 13th to 17th July 2026, the financial world anticipates a series of key economic events that may significantly impact global markets. Among these is the US corporate earnings season, which will draw investors' attention to the results of giants like JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs. Inflation data (CPI and PPI) in the US will be meticulously analysed for clues about the country's economic state. Equally important are China's GDP figures, which will provide insights into the growth pace of the world's second-largest economy. The OPEC report will shed light on future steps in oil production, potentially influencing global energy markets. These events and more are discussed in our detailed review, which will aid investors and analysts in making informed decisions.
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.