... This creates additional pressure on companies, which are forced to either postpone the placement or agree to less favorable terms. Company reaction to the rate increase Many companies that planned to hold an IPO in the coming months prefer to "lay ... ... adapting business models to new realities. This may include optimizing costs, reducing debt, and actively working to improve financial performance in order to remain attractive to investors even in difficult conditions. Closed rounds of financing. Instead ...

... which could support export demand, but they remain focused on bringing down inflation in the eurozone. In essence, the latest US services report bolsters the case for a cautious stance across the board: policymakers will be wary of prematurely loosening financial conditions when parts of the economy are still running hot in terms of prices. Conclusion: The April ISM non-manufacturing report paints a picture of a US service sector that is fundamentally sound, with growth exceeding expectations and helping to lift market sentiment. At the same time, the flare-up in prices ...

... global technology race. Preliminary estimates indicate that the first half of 2025 has been the most successful since 2021 in terms of funding, with investments in North America rising by nearly 90% from last year (to ~$116 billion), largely due to mega ... ... New York platform iCapital raised $820 million with a valuation over $7.5 billion, indicating a resumption of major deals in financial technology. Concurrently, there is a boom in "green" projects: funds are actively financing climate initiatives—from ...

... threat of new trade barriers (such as the aforementioned U.S. tariffs) — intensify concerns about global economic growth. Some financial institutions are revising forecasts: several investment banks predict an average Brent price in Q4 2025 at around mid-$60,... ... rule out that Moscow may fully transition to autonomous LNG supply for the region if the agreement is not renewed. In price terms, the European gas market has been relatively stable in recent weeks. Exchange prices fluctuate within a moderate range,...

... to fall behind in the global technology race. Preliminary data shows that the first half of 2025 was the most productive in terms of venture funding since 2021. In North America alone, investment volume for the first half of the year grew by approximately ... ... revival: large rounds are happening not only in the USA but also in Europe, Asia, and emerging markets. Significantly, big deals in financial technologies are making a comeback—New York-based platform iCapital recently raised $820 million from a consortium ...