... the third quarter marks a decline from 4.1% in the second quarter and 5.4% in the first quarter. This figure indicates a reduction in economic activity, which may be attributed to several factors: High Key Rate: The Central Bank of Russia maintains a high key rate of 21% to control inflation, but such a rate also restrains lending and investment activity. Sanctions and External Economic Environment: Amidst sanctions pressure and restrictions on exports and imports, businesses face shortages of technological equipment, components, and supply chain challenges. Ruble Instability: Currency volatility limits planning capabilities and dampens external economic activity, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises. Decline in Consumer Demand: ...

... Alphabet’s management noted that demand for advertising services has strengthened even amid uncertainty, and investments in AI and search technologies enhance the business’s competitiveness. The company's stocks reacted with growth, settling at highs, which supported the entire Nasdaq technology sector. Amazon – the world's largest online retailer and cloud provider also delighted investors with strong results. In Q2, Amazon's revenue grew at a double-digit rate of 12% (to ~$142 billion), with both key segments – e-commerce and ...

... initial days of trading. In the second half of 2025, other well-known startups, including payment service Stripe and several other highly valued firms, are preparing for market entry. Even the crypto industry is attempting to capitalize on the recovery: for ... ... also in Europe and emerging markets, fueling the growth of promising financial services. Simultaneously, interest in climate technologies, "green" energy, and agri-tech is intensifying—these sectors are attracting record investments in line ...

... Tron (TRX) – The token for the Tron blockchain (~$0.32 per TRX), popular for its fast transactions and widespread use in stablecoin circles. Tron is actively used for moving USDT and other stablecoins with minimal fees, supporting demand for TRX. High activity within the Tron ecosystem (including DeFi applications) helps keep the coin in the top tier. Polkadot (DOT) – The token for the Polkadot network (current price ~ $4.2). The Polkadot platform implements cross-chain interoperability technology, connecting various blockchains into a unified ecosystem. Despite the relatively low price of DOT, the project remains significant within the industry, with its token consistently ranking among the largest by capitalization. Avalanche (AVAX) ...

... has entered an active growth phase—with new decentralized applications emerging on the platform. While ADA has not yet displayed new price records, the cryptocurrency maintains strong interest among investors due to an active community and long-term technologies. Market Prospects Market participants anticipate a continuation of the upward trend, but remind that the cryptocurrency market remains highly volatile. A key factor for further dynamics will be the monetary policy of major central banks: the anticipated reduction in interest rates by the U.S. Federal Reserve and other regulators could further stimulate interest in riskier assets, including ...