โ ๏ธ๐บ๐ธ๐จ๐ณ US airlines have opposed President Xi's proposal to increase flights from China, according to RTRS.
๐ค In China, dozens of training grounds for AI robots are being established. The growth of this sector is heavily supported by government initiatives. โ Xinhua
โ ๏ธ๐ช๐บ The European Union is not rearming quickly enough to prepare for defense against Russia by 2030, according to a report from the European Defence Agency, RTRS. The agency emphasizes the need for a "decisive change" in defense efforts to effectively address the growing threat from Russia.
โ ๏ธ๐ฎ๐ท Iran anticipates the onset of an "inevitable" new wave of conflict, potentially as early as October. One of the country's security agencies reported that priority targets for adversaries will include nuclear facilities and energy infrastructure, according to Middle Eastern experts. Israeli officials believe that renewed strikes against Iran are only a matter of time, as reported by Al Hadath.
๐ The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), responsible for clearing transactions on NASDAQ, is preparing to launch a tokenization service for real-world assets (RWA) valued at $114 trillion, according to the company's CEO.
๐ Prices for metallurgical coal from Russia have plummeted due to limited demand and calls from regulators in China to restore production. From the peaks at the beginning of 2024, the rates have dropped by 7.7% to 15% within a week. For more details, visit Kommersant.
โ ๏ธ๐ท๐บ New tax initiatives in Russia are set to impact wealthy citizens and those with significant passive income. For businesses, an increase in taxes on the mining sector is viewed as a classic windfall tax aimed at capturing excess profits due to global market conditions rather than company efficiency. Companies like "Norilsk Nickel," "Rusal," "PhosAgro," "Acron," "Polyus," and UGC may be affected. Experts suggest these tax changes are necessary to address the growing budget deficit. For more details, visit Vedomosti.
๐ซ๐ข๐ช๐บ Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries are exacerbating the fuel crisis in Europe, according to Macron in an interview with TF1. He stated that he wants to discuss the release of oil from strategic reserves with G7 nations.
โ ๏ธ๐ฎ๐ท๐บ๐ธ Iranian official Ghalibaf mocked U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen over the soaring yield of 10-year bonds at 5.1%. He warned that efforts to pressure Tehran would backfire, already pushing the U.S. economy back to the stagflation and high interest rates reminiscent of the 1970s.
๐ Hyperliquid is actively repurchasing its HYPE tokens from the market, according to Lookonchain. In the last 12 hours, the team has bought $5.5 million worth of HYPE, totaling $476 million in purchases over the past month.
๐จ TMK has appointed Alexander Georgievich Shiryayev as the new CEO of the company. Sergey Chikalov, who held the position since June 2023, is stepping down but will continue to work within the company, focusing on other projects.
โ ๏ธ๐ช๐บ๐ท๐บ๐บ๐ฆ Ukraine plans to utilize a โฌ90 billion EU loan before the end of 2027, with efforts to support Kyiv in Europe relying on frozen Russian assets. The push for the confiscation of Russian assets may intensify in the coming months, especially as opponents of funding Ukraine could gain ground in upcoming elections in Germany, Greece, Spain, and France. โ Izvestia
๐จ Russian shareholders of Inarctica have approved dividends for the first half of 2026 at a rate of 10 RUB per share. The record date for the dividend payment is set for October 4th.
๐จ Shareholders of TATNEFT have approved dividends for the first half of 2026, set at 32.88 RUB per share for both ordinary and preferred stocks. The cutoff date for the dividend is October 13.
โ ๏ธ The Russian Ministry of Finance has proposed a project that mandates closed and interval mutual investment funds (ะะะคั) to pay profit tax. This move aims to regulate the tax obligations of these investment vehicles, impacting both fund managers and investors. For more information, visit here.