... resource exports. Additionally, US-China trade negotiations are in focus: extending the tariff truce would reduce risk for the global economy, which would also positively affect energy demand. Financial Markets and Economics: Data on the state of the global economy (inflation, interest rates, industrial growth) will influence commodity markets. If large economies show signs of slowdown, this could cool oil prices and reduce fuel consumption. For now, forecasts indicate moderate growth in demand for oil (~2% per year) and gas by the end of 2025. In summary,...

... In July 2025, rules for foreign investors in Russia were relaxed: they are now allowed to buy stakes in domestic companies and freely withdraw capital. This should invigorate the influx of foreign capital and integrate the local venture market into global processes. While venture market volumes in the region are modest, the groundwork for future growth is being laid. Investors are shifting their focus to more mature projects with proven models, while the government expands support through the development of IT education, accelerators, and tax incentives. Local startups, for their part, are striving ...

... situation with gasoline and diesel supply is starting to stabilize. Below is a detailed overview of key news and trends across the oil, gas, energy, and commodity markets as of August 18, 2025. Oil Market: Supply Surplus and Weak Demand Limit Price Growth Global oil prices maintain relative stability, influenced by fundamental factors. The North Sea benchmark Brent trades around $65-$66 per barrel, while U.S. WTI is in the range of $62-$64. Current levels are approximately 10%-15% lower than a year ago,...

... within the startup ecosystem. A Wave of Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Large corporations have resumed their active hunt for promising startups, igniting a wave of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the tech sector. In the first six months of 2025, the global volume of startup acquisitions exceeded $100 billion, showing a growth of more than 155% compared to the same period last year. Corporate giants are willing to pay unprecedented sums for innovations in key areas—particularly in cybersecurity and AI infrastructure. For instance, Google has announced plans to acquire ...

... They Most Concentrated? The first indicator of ecosystem development is the number of existing unicorns within a country. At the start of 2024, there were over 1,450 unicorns globally. By mid-2024, this number reached approximately 1,658, although the growth rate is slowing (with only 127 new unicorns globally in 2024 compared to 229 in 2023). These "billion-dollar" startups are concentrated in just a few countries, with the top 15 countries accounting for around 97% of all unicorns. The United States is the undeniable leader, with approximately ...