... the current -18% from the peaks is far less dramatic; however, the behavior of institutional investors is similar: hedge funds are sharply reducing risks, lowering leverage and "waiting for better days." Even the “Magnificent 7,” once growth locomotives, are now met with caution – their high concentration in indices recalls the vulnerability of the dot-com bubble, and global risks (such as Fed rates, geopolitics, recession) draw parallels with 2008. An important lesson from 2000 and 2008 is that periods of extreme pessimism create the groundwork for subsequent rallies. When all bad news is reflected in prices and investors ...

... Appetite After a lull in recent years, the venture market is showing a confident revival. Preliminary results for the first half of 2025 indicate that global venture funding has reached its highest level since early 2022. In the second quarter of 2025, global investments in startups amounted to approximately $91 billion, an 11% increase from the previous year. While still far from the peak levels of 2021, the current growth signals a gradual return of private capital to the startup market. The market's growth is unevenly distributed across regions. The upswing is particularly noticeable in North America, which accounts for approximately 70% of all investments, with ...

... segments. Honda Motor. One of Japan's leading automakers will report on global car sales and production, providing insights into global automotive demand. Company Reports After Market Close Walt Disney. The American media giant will disclose quarterly financial ... ... investors focusing on revenue and profits in its theme parks, film distribution, and streaming segments (including subscriber growth dynamics for online services). Uber Technologies. The world's largest ride-hailing and food delivery service will publish ...

... correction becomes possible. In this case, Bitcoin may not immediately overcome the $100,000 milestone, instead retreating to the $80,000 to $90,000 area. A short-term decline may drop the price to as low as $85,000. However, even in this scenario, the global bullish trend will not be disrupted, and as selling pressure eases, the price is likely to return to growth. Conclusion In conclusion, the Bitcoin price forecast for May 2025 can be characterized as cautiously optimistic. A combination of factors – anticipated easing of monetary policy, persistent investor interest, and limited Bitcoin supply – creates ...

... Asian countries, and increased competition between petroleum products and liquefied natural gas (LNG) in maritime transport. These factors will ensure a more modest increase in demand for oil in the second half of the 2020s compared to 2021-2023, when global consumption growth reached 4.7 million barrels per day (according to the IEA) following the resolution of the COVID-19 pandemic. In this context, events in Venezuela and the intensification of the Iran-Israel crisis will affect not so much the oil market as a ...