... investment strategies will be most effective in the face of global uncertainty. Macroeconomic Forecast for 2025: Key Findings from the Macro Outlook 2025 Report The macroeconomic overview for 2025, presented in the Macro Outlook 2025 report, highlights global economic trends, risks, and prospects. This analysis provides investors, traders, and businesses with valuable insights into potential changes in financial markets, their impact on the economy, and opportunities for growth. Global Economic Trends Slowing Economic Growth ...

... possible to speak of increased investment risks and rising volatility in sectors most sensitive to changes in trade relations. Geopolitical and Tariff Risks The current geopolitical tension in U.S.-China relations significantly heightens investment risks in global markets. New tariffs, restrictions, and export controls adversely affect corporate profitability. For example, the export restrictions introduced between 2022 and 2024 on advanced chips have led American semiconductor manufacturers to experience ...

... is fundamentally undervalued; however, there is no obvious speculative activity observed in the market—the weakening is explained by external trade factors and the dynamics of the ruble. Overall, currencies of emerging markets remain sensitive to global risk appetite: improvements in trade relations can support them, while tightening financial conditions in the US could pose new challenges. Russia: Key Rate Cut, Markets React For the Russian financial market, the key event of Friday was the decision ...

... will this affect business and investments in the near future? Read our in-depth analysis to explore the key risks and potential strategies for safeguarding capital amid trade uncertainty. EU Faces Trade War Threat: Macron Warns Investors of Rising Risks with the US and China French President Emmanuel Macron recently issued a stark warning about the rising threat of a trade war between the European Union and global economic giants, the United States and China. His call for the EU to reconsider its trade policies highlights the growing tension in the international economic landscape. What risks and opportunities does this potential confrontation hold? Here,...

... sector are currently valued at over $1 billion (their combined value approaches $2.7 trillion), with around 100 of them established after 2023. Additionally, more than 1300 AI startups are valued at no less than $100 million. While experts warn of the risks of overheating, investors' appetite for artificial intelligence projects has yet to wane. The IPO Market Revives: The "Window" for Exits is Open The global market for initial public offerings (IPOs) has noticeably revived after a prolonged pause and continues to gain momentum. In Asia, Hong Kong has initiated a new wave of IPOs: several large technology companies have successfully gone public recently,...