🇷🇺 The IMOEX index is attempting to rise above the 2600 level, while the RTSI index seeks to establish a position above 1000. Observers note that some traders were forced out due to margin calls during weekend trading.

🚨 The Hill reports that if the U.S. government shutdown extends beyond mid-October, it could negatively impact the U.S. economy. According to AFP, the shutdown may last for weeks, raising concerns among lawmakers and economists alike.

🚀 In a remarkable development for the cryptocurrency market, inflows into crypto products surged by $5.95 billion over the past week, marking a record weekly inflow, according to data from Coinshares. This significant uptick highlights growing investor interest and optimism in the crypto sector.

⚠️🇫🇷 The new Prime Minister of France, Élisabeth Borne, has resigned, according to Le Figaro.

⚠️🇪🇺 The Euro (EUR) has dipped by 0.5%. The EURUSD exchange rate is currently influenced by ongoing discussions within the French government.

⚠️🇫🇷 The yield on France's 30-year bonds surged to a monthly high due to changes in the government. This shift in the political landscape has impacted bond markets significantly. Investors are closely monitoring these developments as they may influence future financial strategies.

🇷🇺 The National Wealth Fund (NWF) increased by 20.5 billion rubles in September, reaching a total of 13.16 trillion rubles. The liquid part of the fund rose to 1.9% of GDP, according to the Ministry of Finance. Read more.

🇮🇳🇷🇺 India plans to purchase five additional S-400 missile systems from Russia, according to the Hindustan Times.

⚠️🇫🇷 The CAC index has dropped by 2% amid ongoing developments in the French government. Concerns about political stability are affecting investor sentiment as the situation evolves.

🇷🇺 The government has developed a national competition development plan until 2030. Key objectives of the plan include removing barriers for businesses.

🌎 Goldman Sachs has raised its copper price forecast for 2026 to $10,500 per ton, up from $10,000. The firm anticipates prices will remain above $10,000 in 2025 following an accident at the Grasberg mine in Indonesia, one of the world's largest copper mines. Additionally, Goldman expects the global copper market to shift to a deficit by 2028, with prices exceeding $11,000 per ton.

🚨 A collapse occurred at the "Erunakovskaya-8" mine, part of PAO "Raspadskaya", on Sunday, leading to a suspension of coal production. The Kemerovo region's Ministry of Coal Industry confirmed the incident to Interfax.

🌍 AstraZeneca has signed a contract for the development of gene-editing methods using artificial intelligence. The collaboration aims to enhance the pharmaceutical company's capabilities in genetic research and innovation. For more details, visit the Financial Times article here.

🚨 Aston Martin has downgraded its annual forecast and now anticipates a loss for the year 2025. The company's shares have fallen by 8%, reflecting investor concerns about its financial outlook.

⚠️🇪🇺 NATO exercises near Russia's borders are becoming increasingly aggressive. EU countries are preparing for a potential military confrontation with Russia, according to Grushko from TASS.

⚠️🇪🇺🇷🇺 Moscow's response to potential confiscation of assets in Europe will be severe, with preliminary preparations already conducted, according to the Russian Foreign Ministry.

🚨 The federal budget for 2026-2028 must be "muscular," according to Matviyenko. Key priorities include support for the Armed Forces of Russia, ensuring public safety, and fulfilling all social commitments.

📉 Spanish company Telefonica plans to lay off over 6,000 employees, according to the newspaper Expansion.

🎉 On October 7, President Vladimir Putin is set to engage in numerous international phone conversations to mark his birthday, according to the Kremlin.

🚗 EuroTrans has become the first company to implement new ultra-powerful electric vehicle charging stations at its gas stations (brand "TRASSA") in the Moscow region. For more information, visit their website here: EvroTrans.