๐ฅ๐บ๐ธ Intel's shares surged by 25% within five days, driven by strong demand for AI processors, according to the CEO. The company's focus on artificial intelligence technology is attracting significant interest from investors, contributing to this remarkable stock performance. For more details, visit Intel.
๐ข๐ช๐บ Gas reserves in Europe's underground storage facilities have surpassed 70%, according to data from Gas Infrastructure Europe (GIE). However, this figure remains 15% below the average level for this date over the past five years.
๐ฏ๐ต The total power capacity of data centers for AI in Japan is projected to increase 4.5 times by the early 2030s, reaching 4.9 GW, according to NIKKEI.
๐ข๏ธ Drivers in Europe are now paying 40% more for diesel compared to the beginning of the year, according to the Financial Times.
โ ๏ธ๐ช๐บ The European Union plans to mobilize approximately โฌ800 billion for rearmament by 2030. The funding will primarily come from banks, pension, insurance, and investment funds, as well as private investors purchasing government and European bonds. The growing financial flow will benefit defense companies and their suppliers. โ Izvestia
๐ง Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced the launch of the TRIPP project, known as the "Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity." This initiative marks a new era for Armenia and its economy. The project aims to build road, railway, and oil-gas infrastructure, connecting Azerbaijan's main territory with the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic through a 42 km route across Armenia, extending to Turkey.
๐ข๐บ๐ธ The United States has exported more liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Asia than to Europe for the second consecutive month, according to data from the U.S. Department of Energy. This trend highlights a shift in energy trade dynamics as demand for LNG in Asia continues to rise. For further details, visit ะขะะกะก.
๐ซ Binance will halt the deposit and withdrawal of funds in hryvnia through Fiat Trade UAH and will remove the trading pair USDT/UAH from its listing.
๐จ๐ข Oil traders are betting on a price drop at an unprecedented rate as market disruptions ease. On Tuesday, the volume of put options on Brent surpassed approximately 764,000 contracts, marking a record high, according to preliminary data from ICE Futures Europe. For more details, visit BBG.
๐ซ๐ข๏ธ Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed diesel fuel prices in a phone call with former President Donald Trump. During the conversation, Zelensky emphasized, "Our lives are more important than energy prices," reflecting the ongoing geopolitical tensions between Ukraine and Russia. For more information, visit WSJ.
โ ๏ธ๐ง Nearly 50% of Americans believe that artificial intelligence (AI) could lead to the destruction of humanity, according to a recent survey by Politico. The findings reflect growing concerns about the potential risks associated with the rapid development of AI technologies. As discussions around AI ethics and safety intensify, public sentiment reveals a significant level of apprehension regarding the future implications of these advancements.
โ๏ธ๐ฎ๐ฉ Indonesia's central bank has maintained its interest rate at 5.75%, in line with expectations and unchanged from the previous rate.
๐จ Azerbaijan's Central Bank has maintained its interest rate at 6.5%, unchanged from previous levels.
๐จ Germany's economic indicators show significant improvements, with the Composite PMI rising to 53.8 from 51.8. The Manufacturing PMI slightly decreased to 53.8, down from 54.3, while the Services PMI saw a notable increase to 52.9, up from 49.7. This data reflects a positive shift in the economic landscape as of September.
๐ The open interest in crypto futures on the Hyperliquid exchange has reached a record $18 billion. An increasing number of traders are entering the market, aiming to achieve significant wealth by trading with leverage ranging from 50x to 100x.
๐จ The Eurozone's economic outlook shows positive signs in the September preliminary data. The Composite PMI stands at 53.1, up from 52 previously. The Manufacturing PMI remains steady at 52.7, while the Services PMI has improved to 53 from 51.6. These figures indicate a strengthening economic environment across the region.
๐ The OECD forecasts a global GDP growth of 2.9% in 2026, up from 2.8% predicted in June, and 3% in 2027, revised from 3.1%. China's GDP is expected to grow by 4.5% in 2026 and 4.2% in 2027. The eurozone's GDP is projected to increase by 1.0% for both years, up from 0.8% and 1.2%, respectively. The US GDP growth is estimated at 2.2% in 2026 and 2.1% in 2027, while India's forecast rises to 7.1% from 6.3%. The UK's GDP growth is revised to 1.1% in 2026 and 1.0% in 2027.
๐ The OECD predicts that the Bank of Japan will raise its key interest rate to 2% by the end of 2027. Meanwhile, the Bank of England is expected to maintain its rates at the current level for most of 2027, with a potential rate cut on the horizon. Additionally, the OECD anticipates that the Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank will increase rates once more this year before holding them steady until 2027.