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Desert Without a Storm: Why Oil Prices Aren't Breaking Records

... However, these events have strangely had a muted impact on the market. On Friday, June 13, Brent crude oil futures surged by 13%, reaching $78 per barrel from $69 the previous day, but soon began to decline, dropping by 6% to $73 by Monday, June 16. A renewed increase occurred on the evening of June 17 amidst news of a National Security Council meeting in Washington and threats from President Trump against Iran. According to Trading Economics, on June 13, Russian Urals crude peaked at $68.54 per barrel,...

Startup and Venture Capital News — August 4, 2025: AI Boom, Mega-Rounds, and Global Expansion

... innovative niches confirm a return of investor confidence in promising technologies. Return of Mega Funds: Major Investors Refill the Market with Capital The largest investment players are making a triumphant return to the venture scene, signaling a renewed appetite for risk. The Japanese conglomerate SoftBank, after a period of quiet, is again making a big bet on large investments: Masayoshi Son announced the formation of the Vision Fund III, approximately worth $40–50 billion, focused on cutting-edge ...

European Economy Losing Competitiveness: Causes and Consequences

... energy costs may face further declines in profitability. Investments in alternative regions. Asian and American markets are becoming more attractive for capital placement. The green energy market. In the context of the energy crisis, investments in renewable energy sources in Europe may become a strategic direction. The European economy is facing serious challenges that require radical reforms. However, for investors and traders, this also opens up new opportunities for profitable capital deployment....

Startup and Venture Investment News — Tuesday, August 5, 2025: IPO Wave, Mega Deals, and the Global Venture Capital Race

... while simultaneously compelling market participants to pay closer attention to risk assessment. The Return of Mega Funds: Large Investors Thrive Once More The largest investment players are making a triumphant return to the venture scene, signaling a renewed appetite for risk. Japanese conglomerate SoftBank has announced the formation of Vision Fund III, sized at approximately $40–50 billion, focusing on advanced technologies (with an emphasis on AI and robotics). Sovereign funds from Gulf countries ...

Key Events in the Venture Market on August 6, 2025: New Mega-Rounds in AI, Successful IPOs

... unprecedented influx of capital, although some experts caution against the risk of overheating the sector. Return of Mega Funds: Big Money Back on the Market The largest investment players are triumphantly returning to the venture arena, signaling a renewed appetite for risk. Japanese conglomerate SoftBank announced the formation of the Vision Fund III , sized at approximately $40–50 billion, focused on advanced technologies (with an emphasis on AI and robotics). Sovereign funds from Gulf countries ...