... innovation, striving not to fall behind in the global tech race. The first half of 2025 marked the strongest venture investment volume since 2021, instilling additional optimism in the market. Venture deals now encompass all regions—from Silicon Valley and Europe to Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. Even local markets, such as those in the CIS countries, are trying to catch the wave of venture growth in spite of external constraints. Below are the key events and trends shaping the current ...

... strong demand and preventing prices from dropping sharply. Concurrently, expectations for a easing of monetary policy in leading economies boost investor interest in commodity assets, including oil. The market is also closely watching the OPEC+ Joint Monitoring ... ... Spikes The European natural gas market continues to build reserves ahead of the winter season. According to Gas Infrastructure Europe, underground gas storage facilities in EU countries are almost 68% full—an unprecedented level for late July in recent ...

... demand, keeping the oil market close to surplus. Brent prices remain firmly below last year's highs. Several analysts believe that if current trends persist, the average price of Brent could drop to the $50–55 per barrel range by 2026. Gas Market: Europe Prepares for Winter with Record Supplies The gas market is centered on Europe, which is confidently preparing for the upcoming heating season. EU countries are rapidly filling natural gas underground storage: according to the latest data, the average ...

... increase in Russian gas exports will help minimize budget losses for Russia in 2025, Sergey Tereshkin, founder and CEO of the OPEN OIL MARKET petroleum products marketplace, told Izvestia on October 7. "Gazprom continues to ramp up gas exports to Europe. In September 2024, pipeline gas deliveries to the EU increased by 3% compared to the previous month, reaching 101 million cubic meters per day. Over the first ten months of this year, deliveries rose by a third—from 73 million cubic meters per ...

... (originally built for crypto mining) for AI needs. Interest in defense and aerospace technologies is also leading to record deals. Europe is witnessing unprecedented growth in this segment: German startup Helsing raised around €600 million in an investment ... ... and more regional projects are receiving funding. Mega-projects are being launched in the Gulf states aimed at diversifying economies through technology, and local venture funds are becoming leading investors both in the domestic market and abroad. New ...