News about Investments
Eastern Europe turned out to be the region where the number of dollar millionaires grew the fastest in 2025. Lithuania took the lead, followed by Turkey, Latvia, Hungary, and Ireland. This is according to the annual Global Wealth Report 2025 by the Swiss bank UBS.
As part of its seventh syndicated transaction in 2026, the European Commission (EC) raised funds through the issuance of European Union (EU) bonds totaling 11 billion euros.
Relations between Bucharest and Chisinau should be based on the needs of the citizens of the Republic of Moldova and respect for their will regarding a possible unification.
A new irrigation system will be built in the village of Climeuț de Jos (Șoldănești District). Today, officials from the IFAD UCIP Joint Implementation Unit, representatives of the local administration, and a group of farmer-clients signed a contract for the construction of this facility.
Shares of major software developers fell following reports that Starbucks is developing its own artificial intelligence-based solutions that could replace some of the products from third-party vendors.
Levi Strauss & Co. raised its revenue forecast for fiscal year 2026, anticipating growth in demand for higher-priced jeans and an expansion of its presence in the premium segment of the mass-market apparel industry. However, the company’s positive outlook failed to fully convince investors: following the release of its earnings report, the manufacturer’s stock fell by about 5% in after-hours trading.
Romania’s economy started 2026 on a downward trend: GDP in the first quarter contracted by 1.2% compared to the same period last year. This was confirmed by the country’s National Institute of Statistics (INSSE), which left its preliminary estimate unchanged.
Qatar has temporarily suspended the development of new projects aimed at increasing liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports. This is a significant signal for the global gas market.
Bernstein has raised its gold price forecast for 2026, anticipating a new wave of demand from central banks.
Major investment banks have begun publishing their first full-scale valuations of SpaceX shares following the end of the IPO lock-up period.
For the first time in more than a century, the U.S. Mint is issuing an unusually shaped gold coin that is also legal tender. The new coin, called the “Liberty Bell,” commemorates the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence and will go on sale on July 16.
The Ministry of Energy has confirmed that negative electricity prices may emerge in Moldova in the near future—that is, producers will pay consumers to dispose of the excess electricity they generate.
Experts explained what to look for when choosing cryptocurrencies today and identified assets with visible growth potential.
The declaration of assets and personal interests submitted by Alexandru Munteanu upon his resignation as prime minister no longer included any mention of his ownership of 4i Capital Partners LLC (U.S.).
China and Moldova have enormous potential for future cooperation, and Moldova is ready to work closely with China to develop and strengthen a mutually beneficial partnership between the two countries. This was stated by Mihai Popșoi, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Moldova.
The largest state-owned joint-stock companies are taking their first tentative steps into the capital market. The training sessions, organized in collaboration with the Public Property Agency, cover topics such as the capital market, corporate bond issuance, stock exchange listings, and corporate governance. Soon, the management of state-owned companies will have to put all of this into practice.
The Agency for Agricultural Interventions and Payments (AIPA) has launched a new data standardization tool—the “Livestock Measure Conversion” (UVM) calculator. The tool is available as a new section on the agency’s official website. The purpose of the UVM is to simplify the calculation of livestock indicators in the context of implementing the Strategic Agricultural Policy Program for 2026–2030 (PSPA).
At the annual NATO summit being held in Ankara, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization member states will announce the expansion of the Cold War-era oil pipeline network to Eastern Europe and Turkey, which will ensure a supply of oil to military bases in the region in the event of a crisis.
The Stargate UK project, announced last year and intended to be the UK’s largest initiative in the field of artificial intelligence infrastructure with a stated investment of up to £30 billion, is now facing renewed pressure.
At the end of 2025, the “Belts” Free Economic Zone (FEZ) maintained its leading position among Moldova’s free economic zones, accounting for 55.4% of all attracted investment, nearly three-quarters of the workforce, and more than 75% of industrial output generated by FEZ residents.
