🚀 The IMOEX index opened with a gain of 0.4%.

🇪🇺🇺🇦 Ursula von der Leyen has urged President Zelensky to implement "reforms" to secure further funding from the EU. Key demands include reducing the shadow economy, increasing tax revenues, and aligning Ukrainian regulations with EU legislation. Tensions were evident during von der Leyen's meeting with Zelensky in New York, as the EU emphasizes the need for Ukraine to strengthen its rule of law before receiving additional aid. — BBG

🌟 The Moscow Exchange is preparing to launch trading for the BTC/RUB instrument, as announced by Sergey Shvetsov to RBC Investments.

🚨 Republican lawmakers are now urging an investigation into the Trump family's involvement in cryptocurrency. Previously, such calls had only come from Democrats. This shift highlights growing bipartisan interest in the financial activities of the former president's family. For more details, visit Cointelegraph.

🇺🇸 Apple is developing a new fitness tracker designed to compete with Whoop, according to BBG. The tech giant aims to enter the wearable fitness market with a product that could challenge existing players.

⚠️🇮🇷 The United States has deployed an E-6B Mercury aircraft to the Middle East, a key component of the American strategic nuclear command system, according to Iranian media. The presence of such an aircraft in the region is drawing significant attention.

✈️ Russian authorities are considering the introduction of an additional fee for air passengers to support the purchase of new Russian aircraft. This potential measure is part of ongoing discussions aimed at strengthening the domestic aviation industry. For more details, visit the link here: — Ъ

🛢🇮🇷 The United States must adopt a new legal status for the Strait of Hormuz to facilitate navigation through it, according to Kazem Jalali, Iran's ambassador to Russia, as reported by Vedomosti.

⚠️🇨🇦🇬🇧🇫🇷 Canada, Britain, and France are exploring the possibility of merging their defense programs in preparation for potential conflict with Russia, according to Canadian portal CBC.

🇯🇵🇰🇵 Japan's Prime Minister Takahichi announced her readiness to engage in dialogue with North Korea to foster productive relations.

⚠️🇫🇷🇱🇻 France and Latvia will begin negotiations regarding participation in the nuclear deterrence program, announced Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs.

🚆 Iran is optimistic about soon finalizing an agreement with Russia regarding the railway section of the North-South Transport Corridor, according to Iran's ambassador to Russia, Kazem Jalali. This development highlights the ongoing collaboration between the two nations in logistics and infrastructure projects. For more details, visit Vedomosti.

🚨 Australia has reported its latest economic data for September. The Manufacturing PMI dropped to 49.3, down from 52, indicating a contraction in manufacturing activity. The Services PMI also decreased to 51.4, from 53.2, while the Composite PMI fell to 50.8, down from 52.7. These figures suggest a slowdown in economic growth across various sectors.

💰 Bankers anticipate an increase in deposit yields, as the Central Bank is unlikely to resume rapid cuts to the key interest rate in the near future — Ъ.

⚠️🇷🇺 Inflation expectations among Russians rose to 14.2% in September, returning to July levels when they peaked at 14.7%, the highest since March 2022. This resurgence may concern the Central Bank and prolong its pause on interest rate decisions — Vedomosti.

🇷🇺 Russia's state debt increased by 6.8% in the first quarter of 2026, reaching 37.5 trillion rubles. The expenses for servicing this debt amounted to 1.8 trillion rubles, according to a report from the Accounts Chamber.

💥✴️ ZEC has surpassed the $1600 mark, marking a significant milestone in its trading performance. Investors are closely monitoring this upward trend as it continues to attract attention in the cryptocurrency market.

📈 Strong inflows into spot BTC ETFs continue, according to data from SoSoValue.

🚀 BlackRock predicts that blockchains will evolve from speculative tools into decentralized settlement networks for AI agents. This shift is expected to transform the financial landscape, enabling more efficient transactions and interactions between artificial intelligence systems. As the technology matures, the role of blockchains in supporting AI operations could become increasingly significant.

🚀 As Bitcoin matures as an asset and liquidity increases, CryptoQuant's CEO anticipates that in this cycle, BTC will achieve a 3-5x growth rather than the previously expected 10x or more.

⚡ The Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) has proposed incorporating costs for protecting electrical grids into business tariffs. Experts believe this is the only funding source amid budget deficits. For more details, visit Vedomosti.