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) is experiencing a sharp change in sentiment as of Wednesday, August 5, 2026. The main topic in the global oil and gas market is the potential full opening of the Strait of Hormuz, which has been blocked since spring amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran. Hopes for de-escalation have sparked the largest single-day drop in oil prices in recent weeks: on Monday, Brent lost around 7%, falling to $83.7 per barrel — the lowest since mid-July, before partially recovering to $85 on Tuesday. Simultaneously, the European gas market remains at heightened risks: gas storages in the EU are only 57% full, LNG imports have dropped to a near two-year low, and prices at the TTF hub are hovering around $700 per thousand cubic metres. In Russia, the fuel crisis continues — the ban on gasoline exports has been extended until the end of January 2027. Below is a comprehensive overview of key events in the oil, gas, and energy sectors for investors and market participants in the FEC.
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.