🌕 Futures for gold are testing the $4000 mark.

🌎 The current exchange rates are as follows: USDCNY stands at 7.122, while USDTRUB is at 83.3.

⚠️🇪🇺🇷🇺 The European Union is set to restrict travel for Russian diplomats due to an increase in suspected espionage attacks. The decision follows heightened concerns over national security and the activities of Russian officials within EU member states. For further details, visit FT.

⚠️🇻🇪 Trump has ordered an end to all diplomatic efforts to resolve relations with Venezuela, according to the New York Times. The situation surrounding Venezuela is escalating rapidly - read more.

⚠️🇨🇳🇷🇺🇪🇺 China is joining Russia's covert war against Europe, according to a recent report from Bloomberg. The alliance reflects deepening ties between the two nations as they confront Western influence and policies. As geopolitical tensions rise, the implications of this partnership could reshape the landscape of international relations. For more details, read the full article here.

⚠️🇫🇷 France is facing a political crisis as Defense Minister Le Maire resigned just a day after his appointment. This follows the resignation of the Prime Minister, who served only 27 days in office. Even Gabriel Attal, the current Secretary-General of Macron's party "Renaissance," expressed confusion over Macron's actions. For more details, visit this link.

🚨 The U.S. government shutdown could extend for weeks, according to AFP. The Senate has once again voted against the current proposals for temporary funding of the government.

🛢🇰🇿🇷🇺🇪🇺 KazMunayGas plans to boost oil supplies to Germany to 130,000 tons per month by 2026.

🌟 Tether has announced plans to propose candidates for the board of directors of Juventus. In June, Tether became the second-largest shareholder in the Italian football club. The CEO of Tether is of Italian descent, further strengthening the connection between the cryptocurrency giant and the renowned club. For more details, visit the full story here.

💼 The share of the ten largest banks by asset size in Russia surpassed 80% of the total assets in the banking sector for the first time in the first half of 2025, reaching 80.9%. This increase is largely attributed to several M&A transactions involving the acquisition of competitors outside the top ten, according to a study by "Expert RA." For more details, visit the source.

🚨 Russia's coal exports in September saw a decline compared to August, though they increased year-on-year. This decrease is attributed to the seasonal lull and stockpiling in China ahead of the holidays. In October, some importers may begin preparing for winter by ramping up purchases, but analysts do not forecast significant growth in Russian exports this year. Chinese buyers have also initiated preliminary talks with coal exporters from Indonesia and Russia for supplies in 2026. — Ъ

🌟 Recent data from Santiment reveals a notable uptrend for Bitcoin (BTC), gold, and US stocks. All three assets are currently experiencing growth, indicating a positive shift in market sentiment. Investors are keenly watching these developments as they unfold. For more details, visit Santiment.

🎂🇷🇺 Vladimir Putin celebrates his 73rd birthday today. The president will hold a Security Council meeting on his birthday, as reported by TASS.

🎉 Today marks Vladimir Putin's birthday as France faces an escalating political crisis. The situation continues to deepen, raising concerns about the future of the nation's leadership. For more details, visit CNBC.

🌍 The International Energy Agency (IEA) has halved its growth forecast for renewable energy sources in the United States, attributing the change to policies implemented by former President Trump. For more details, visit BBG.

🍷 Alcohol production in Russia increased by 3.1% year-on-year in September, according to the RATK.

🇷🇺 Russians have increased their uptake of microloans by four times, according to Gazeta. In the third quarter of 2025, the volume of microloans issued in Russia surged fourfold year-on-year. Additionally, the average requested loan amount rose by 32%.

⚠️🇫🇷 France is sinking deeper into a political crisis. President Macron now faces the challenge of selecting a new Prime Minister, calling for new parliamentary elections, or resigning. Experts warn that Marona is difficult to remove from power due to her ties to Panin and the Rothschilds. For more details, visit CNBC.