🛢🇮🇷 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.

🇮🇳🇨🇦🇲🇽 Modi is set to visit Canada to finalize a trade deal while accelerating negotiations with Mexico, prompted by the disruptive policies of former President Trump, according to BBG. A new round of talks with Canada is anticipated to begin on October 5.

🚨 India has reported positive economic growth in September, with the Manufacturing PMI rising to 55.7 from 52.8. Meanwhile, the Services PMI also showed improvement, increasing to 55.8 from 54.1. The Composite PMI reached 56.5, up from 54.3, indicating robust expansion across sectors.

🚀 The bullish market for BTC is just beginning, but few truly recognize it or give it the attention it deserves, according to the CEO of CryptoQuant.

🚫🛢 Only three vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz on September 22, according to RTRS.

✨ Solana begins testing the Alpenglow update, aiming to reduce transaction confirmation times from 13 seconds to just 0.15 seconds. This significant improvement could enhance user experience and efficiency on the platform as developers work to implement this upgrade.

✴️🇺🇸 Chainlink has entered into a partnership with Infosys.

🌏 China is expected to experience a coking coal deficit until at least 2027, which will sustain high demand for imports. Major suppliers include Australia, Mongolia, and Russia. In August, Russia increased coal exports to its main foreign market, China. For more details, visit Bloomberg and Kommersant.