🚨🇪🇺🇷🇺 More than 20 Finnish lawmakers have reported unauthorized entries into their restrooms, where unknown individuals leave lights on and fail to flush, according to the Neue Zürcher Zeitung. Journalists allege that Russian intelligence services are behind the incidents. Finland's Prime Minister termed Moscow's involvement as "quite plausible," suggesting such tactics aim to create chaos and intimidate politicians ahead of upcoming elections. The capital police are investigating the incidents.

⚠️🛢️ Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Ukraine will intensify attacks on Russian oil refineries in response to strikes on its bridges. In an interview with RTRS, he emphasized the need for a robust response to the ongoing conflict. Zelensky's comments highlight the escalating tensions between Ukraine and Russia in the energy sector as the war continues to impact critical infrastructure.

⚠️🇮🇷 Iran is preparing for the largest attack from the United States, according to BBG. The situation continues to escalate as tensions rise between the two nations. For more details, visit here.

🚨🇺🇦 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced in an interview with RTRS that the FP-9 ballistic missile, capable of reaching Moscow, will be ready by this fall. The Wall Street Journal reports that Ukraine is now among the 12 countries that can produce ballistic missiles.

⚠️🇺🇦 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged former President Donald Trump to block the Russian satellite communication system "Rassvet," which is said to be a counterpart to Starlink. This request highlights ongoing concerns regarding geopolitical tensions between Ukraine and Russia. For more details, visit FT.

🚫🛢🇸🇦 The Houthis have confirmed that they launched an attack on an Aramco facility in Riyadh. Saudi Arabia has not yet commented on the situation.

🗓🇺🇸 Trump has proposed to eliminate the practice of changing clocks to standard time, stating that it "discombobulates" and causes inconvenience for citizens.

🌍 Key Events This Week:

Monday, October 5:
- China: No trading - National Day
- Australia: Services/Composite PMI (Sept) - 02:00 MSK
- Japan: Services/Composite PMI (Sept) - 03:30 MSK
- Russia: Services/Composite PMI (Sept) - 09:00 MSK
- Turkey: CPI (Sept) - 10:00 MSK
- Germany: Services/Composite PMI (Sept) - 10:55 MSK
- Eurozone: Services/Composite PMI (Sept) - 11:00 MSK
- UK: Services/Composite PMI (Sept) - 11:30 MSK
- Russia: Central Bank currency purchases/sales - 12:00 MSK
- Eurozone: PPI (Aug) - 13:00 MSK
- Brazil: Services/Composite PMI (Sept) - 16:00 MSK
- Canada: Services/Composite PMI (Sept) - 16:30 MSK
- USA: S&P Services/Composite PMI (Sept) - 16:45 MSK
- USA: ISM Services PMI (Sept) - 17:00 MSK

Tuesday, October 6:
- China: No trading - National Day
- India: Services/Composite PMI (Sept) - 08:00 MSK
- Japan: Central Bank Governor Ueda - 09:35 MSK
- USA: ADP Employment (week) - 15:15 MSK
- USA: Trade Balance (Aug) - 15:30 MSK
- USA: Short-term oil market forecasts - 19:00 MSK
- USA: API Oil Stocks - 23:30 MSK

Wednesday, October 7:
- China: No trading - National Day
- India: Central Bank Rate - 07:30 MSK
- Germany: Industrial Production (Aug) - 09:00 MSK
- USA: EIA Oil Stocks - 17:30 MSK
- USA: 1-Year Consumer Inflation Expectations, NY Fed (Sept) - 18:00 MSK
- Russia: CPI (week) - 19:00 MSK
- USA: FOMC Minutes - 21:00 MSK

Thursday, October 8:
- Eurozone: ECB Minutes - 14:30 MSK
- UK: Bank of England Governor Bailey - 15:15 MSK
- USA: Initial Jobless Claims - 15:30 MSK
- USA: EIA Natural Gas Stocks - 17:30 MSK

Friday, October 9:
- USA: Michigan Consumer Sentiment (Oct preliminary) - 17:00 MSK
- USA: Consumer Inflation Expectations (Oct preliminary) - 17:00 MSK
- Russia: CPI (Sept) - 19:00 MSK
- USA: WASDE Report - 19:00 MSK

🚨 Ukraine's President Zelensky announced that new negotiations involving Ukraine, Russia, and the United States may take place at the end of October. For more details, visit RBK Ukraine.

🚨🛢️🇸🇦 Yemeni forces supported by Saudi Arabia have launched an operation aimed at reclaiming areas controlled by the Houthi movement, according to BBG. This military initiative marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict in Yemen, as these forces seek to establish dominance in regions currently held by the Houthis. Further developments are anticipated as the operation unfolds.

🚀 In recent developments, confidence in Ukrainian President Zelensky is faltering, with the exception of the IMOEX index. For over a week, the IMOEX has been optimistic, clinging to factors that support growth while disregarding contrary evidence. Monitoring suggests a persistent belief in favorable conditions despite widespread skepticism.

🌟 Experts have labeled CZ, the founder of Binance, as a "lazy" and "impoverished" individual. According to a recent New York Times article titled "Life After Prison," he is described as spending his time lounging in bed and driving an old, analog Nissan Patrol while living in the desert. For more details, read the full article here: Inside Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao's Life After Prison.

🌕 The United States is striving to outpace Russia and China in a race to be the first to send a nuclear reactor to the Moon, according to the New York Times. This ambitious initiative underscores the growing competition in lunar exploration and the strategic significance of establishing a strong presence on the lunar surface.

⚠️ The deadline for President Trump to decide on secondary sanctions against Russia is approaching. On October 18, it will be 30 days since he signed the "hellish sanctions" law. Trump must choose whether to impose tariffs on Russia's trade partners. U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry stated in an interview with CBS News that Trump will weigh all options and likely wait until the last minute to make a decision. Perry does not know what the outcome will be, but emphasized that Trump is exploring all available pressure points to resolve the Ukraine conflict.

🎫 VK has sold a 40% stake in "Intickets," which served as the ticket sales agent for rapper Kanye West's concerts. For more details, visit the source: RBC.

🇺🇸 Trump has pledged to distribute nearly $100 to over 20 million retirees with Medicare health insurance ahead of the upcoming midterm elections in Congress.

🇺🇸🇰🇵 Former President Donald Trump stated that having a positive relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is beneficial, especially when he possesses 112 nuclear missiles. Trump emphasized the importance of maintaining good ties with such a powerful figure in the realm of geopolitics.

🚨 Google will limit free access to its AI models, Gemini, starting October 9. Users without a subscription will still have access to the Gemini Flash-lite version.

🇺🇸 Trump's chief economic advisor, Hassett, has called for Jerome Powell to resign from the Federal Reserve. On September 30, Trump stated that Powell should be forced to step down immediately.

🛢 Oil shipments from the Middle East have nearly returned to pre-Iran conflict levels, yet global prices remain above $100. Oil reserves worldwide have significantly decreased, reaching their lowest point in five years. Traders are concerned that the conflict could reignite at any moment. — BBG