... targets for acquisition by corporations, while venture funds are finally being afforded opportunities for the long-awaited profitable exits. Consolidation enhances the efficiency of the ecosystem, allowing companies to pool resources for accelerated growth and access to the global marketplace. Russia and the CIS: Local Focus Amid Global Trends Despite external restrictions, there is a noticeable revival of startup activity in Russia and neighboring countries. New venture funds are being established—such as funds amounting ...

... which extract lithium from brines. According to "Infomine" estimates, brines currently account for 46% of global capacity for new lithium extraction projects. The traditional method of extraction from solid rock will account for only 39% of global supply growth, with the remaining 15% coming from rare extraction methods, including lithium extraction from clay and groundwater. The Novelty Effect is Exhausted The diversification of extraction methods will be one of the factors contributing to further ...

... few percent in Russia), it is rapidly growing. In 2025, new wind farms and solar stations have been commissioned, especially in southern regions and the Far East, along with pilot projects utilizing energy from small hydropower plants and biofuels. Global trends are also demonstrating record rates of growth in “green” energy. China remains the largest investor in this area: in the first five months of 2025, China installed approximately 46 GW of new wind turbines and around 200 GW of solar capacity—an unprecedented scale reflecting Beijing's ...

... (steady). The precious metal remains at elevated levels due to the weakening of the US dollar and ongoing uncertainty regarding long-term inflation prospects, which supports demand for safe-haven assets. Industrial Production (China, July): +5.7% YoY. The growth rates of China's industrial sector have slowed compared to June, raising concerns about the sustainability of global demand and potentially stimulating expectations for additional economic support measures from Chinese authorities. Retail Sales (China, July): +3.7% YoY. Consumer demand in China remains sluggish despite stimulating measures being implemented. ...

... growth – following another cyclical uptrend, its price has approached the psychological mark of $100,000. Experts note that the return of institutional demand and the growing trust in Bitcoin as a digital analogue of gold has contributed to this price growth. The prospects for Bitcoin are viewed positively: further increases in the number of users are expected, as well as infrastructure development (for example, the launch of Bitcoin ETFs) and integration into the global financial market. However, volatility and regulatory risks remain – it is possible that new price records will be established in the future, along with significant corrections. Nevertheless, Bitcoin has firmly established itself in the global ...