... investors. Reasons for Declining Deal Activity Experts associate the decline in M&A with a set of fundamental factors. Firstly, the tightening of regulatory barriers has significantly complicated the exit of non-residents from Russian business: the regulations introduced at the end of 2024 entail hefty fines and additional payments to the budget, totaling up to 95% of the asset value, effectively blocking most transactions involving foreign capital. Secondly, high financing costs diminish project ...

... existence of such focal points is critical: the concentration of specialists, mentors, and investors in one place significantly enhances a startup's chances of becoming a unicorn. Tax and Legal Environment for Technology Companies Tax conditions and regulations largely define how easily a startup can grow into a large company. A favorable legal environment includes ease of business registration, protection of intellectual property rights, flexibility in labor legislation, and the availability of ...

... surge was fueled by significant legal victories for Ripple: a US court confirmed that secondary sales of XRP do not constitute securities, alleviating substantial regulatory risks. The final resolution in the dispute with the SEC is still pending (the regulator's appeal remains), but market sentiment is positive. If the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) officially drops its claims in the coming weeks, the long-standing uncertainty regarding XRP's status will fade. Additional momentum for XRP ...

... minutes from the latest meeting of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) were released. Investors are closely examining this document for hints about the future trajectory of interest rates. In July, the RBA left rates unchanged, but the minutes reveal the regulator's position: if the text indicates confidence in the labor market and GDP growth amid ongoing inflation risks, this signals a potential rate hike at the next meeting. Conversely, softened rhetoric and emphasis on slowing inflation could be interpreted ...

... year-on-year is anticipated. A confident GDP figure will amplify optimism in the market, while weak numbers could heighten recession fears. The culmination of the day will be the Federal Reserve's meeting: the decision will be announced at 21:00 MSK. The regulator is expected to keep the base rate unchanged (in the current range of ~5.25–5.5%), despite political pressure and calls for cuts. Investors will closely listen to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s remarks at the press conference (at 21:30 ...