... Germany’s ZEW Economic Sentiment Index, and US retail sales and industrial production figures. Retail sales and industrial production in the US are particularly significant, as they could influence expectations regarding Federal Reserve monetary policy.... ... these indicators closely and be prepared for potential market volatility. Wednesday, December 18 00:30 United States: API Crude Oil Stock Change for the week. Previous: +0.50 million barrels. 10:00 United Kingdom: Consumer Price Index (CPI) for November: ...

... negotiations between the US and key partners strengthens hopes for an increase in global demand for energy. In particular, the discussed easing of tariff disputes between the US and EU eliminates the threat of economic slowdown, which in turn supports oil consumption. Additionally, supply constraints persist: OPEC+ countries continue voluntary production limits, and specific export disruptions (such as the temporary suspension of Azeri BTC crude oil shipments through the Turkish port of Ceyhan) have temporarily reduced market supply. These conditions prevent prices from falling significantly ...

... public. Moreover, investors can benefit from government support programs and guarantees for partial reimbursement of investments. A vivid example is the pre-IPO of Open Oil Market , where investors can already become part of a promising project in the oil products trading sector. How to Assess a Company's Potential at the IPO Stage? Evaluating a company before its IPO requires attention to key aspects: Financial Stability and Growth: Analyzing the company's indicators such as revenue, net income, and ...

... opportunities and strengthen the ruble, these companies can offer attractive terms for long-term investments. The Russian B2B market is also of interest, where the lifting of sanctions can facilitate the development of online platforms for the sale of oil products and other strategically important goods. An example of such a platform is Open Oil Market, the first independent marketplace for oil products and raw materials, which is now actively preparing for an IPO on the Moscow Exchange. The easing of ...

... of applications. This is where the skills described in the section on startup evaluation come in handy: analyze the market, product, team, financial indicators. Make a checklist for yourself and compare projects according to uniform criteria. Be selective: ... ... increasingly interacting with startups. Many launch their own acceleration programs: for example, banks, telecom operators, oil and gas and IT companies hold competitions and intensive courses for startups, following which they can invest in the best ...