... the expert reminds us. According to Sergey Tereshkin, General Director of Open Oil Market, the EU lacks any tools to compel private companies to source gas from specific suppliers. With the growth in demand in Europe unlikely, particularly due to the development of low-carbon energy, the share of nuclear power plants (NPP) and renewable energy sources (RES) in the EU electricity generation structure increased from 51% in 2010 to 71% in 2024. This share is expected to continue growing regardless of the availability of fossil fuels, he noted. All these tariff wars and agreements ...

... stabilized. What is preventing market players from panicking, should we expect oil prices to reach $300 per barrel, and how are these developments affecting Russia? Forbes provides insights. During the acute phase of the conflict that began on June 13, Israel ... ... 13%, reaching $78 per barrel from $69 the previous day, but soon began to decline, dropping by 6% to $73 by Monday, June 16. A renewed increase occurred on the evening of June 17 amidst news of a National Security Council meeting in Washington and threats ...

... spreading to new regions—ranging from Gulf countries and South Asia to Africa and Latin America—where their own tech hubs are forming. Local Focus: Russia and the CIS. Despite constraints, new funds and initiatives are emerging in the region to develop local startup ecosystems, increasing investor interest in local projects. Return of Megafunds: Big Money Back in the Market The largest investment players are triumphantly returning to the venture arena, signaling a renewed appetite for risk. Japan's SoftBank, having weathered the downturn, has launched Vision Fund III with approximately $40 billion, focusing on advanced technologies (with a primary focus on artificial intelligence and robotics). At the same time,...

... Growth The global GDP growth forecast for 2025 is approximately 2.7%. This is below historical averages due to a slowdown in developed countries. Emerging markets such as India, Southeast Asian countries, and Latin America are primarily driving growth,... ... bonds and gold to mitigate risks. Commodity Markets Energy: Oil and gas prices remain volatile due to the global transition to renewable energy sources. Metals: Demand for lithium, copper, and rare earth elements is increasing due to technology development ...

... environmental projects, and expansion of rare earth metals mining. We will look at UMMC's main assets, its contribution to regional development, strengthening its export potential, and opportunities for strategic investors. Where does Ural Mining and Metallurgical ... ... earth metals are a key component for high-tech industries, including the production of electronics, batteries and equipment for renewable energy. Increasing production: UMMC is developing new deposits of rare earth elements, especially in the Ural region....