🧠 Citi reports that the progress of artificial intelligence is outpacing infrastructure development. To achieve tangible benefits, it is essential for infrastructure and the corporate sector to keep pace with this rapid advancement.
🚫🇪🇺🇷🇺 Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia have proposed to European Council President Charles Michel and European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen a ban on the export of Russian grain through EU territory. This initiative was announced on Friday, reflecting the Baltic states' ongoing concerns regarding the implications of Russian agricultural exports. For more information, visit RTRS.
🚀 The Gate exchange and Visa have announced the launch of a crypto card available in over 40 countries. This new card aims to facilitate seamless transactions using cryptocurrency, expanding access for users worldwide.
🛢🇷🇺 Gazprom and Lukoil have commenced pilot industrial exploitation of the Laya Vozh oil and gas condensate field in the Nenets Autonomous Okrug.
🚨🏆🇺🇸 Former President Donald Trump expressed outrage over the Nobel Committee's decision to award the Peace Prize to UN official Navi Pillay, labeling the move as a disgrace that tarnishes the award's legacy. Trump described Pillay as an open critic of the United States and Israel. He shared a post reflecting his discontent, reminiscent of his previous reactions, which included a crackdown on cryptocurrency and tensions with Iran.
🚀 SpaceX announced plans to become a full-fledged mobile operator in the U.S. yesterday, leading to a 3% increase in its stock. In contrast, AT&T saw an 8% drop, while Verizon experienced a 6% decline. For more details on SpaceX's mobile ambitions, visit SpaceX. For updates on AT&T, check AT&T, and for Verizon, go to Verizon.
🚫🛢 Yemeni Houthi forces have begun placing concrete blocks on roads in the Bab-el-Mandeb area. They have also laid a significant number of mines around the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait. This escalation raises concerns about maritime security in the strategic waterway. For more information, visit Al Arabiya.
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🇺🇸 USA - Michigan Consumer Sentiment (Oct preliminary) - 17:00 MSK
🇺🇸 USA - Consumer Inflation Expectations (Oct preliminary) - 17:00 MSK
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🇺🇸 USA - Consumer Inflation Expectations (Oct preliminary) - 17:00 MSK
🚫🛢🇮🇷 The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced that vessels using "unauthorized routes" will be pursued throughout the region, not just in the Strait of Hormuz.
📊 The latest report on the U.S. economy reveals that the Michigan Consumer Sentiment for October is recorded at 46.3, matching previous figures and surpassing expectations of 45.9. Additionally, one-year consumer inflation expectations have risen to 4.7%, up from the previous 4.6%. Meanwhile, five-year consumer inflation expectations are now at 3.5%, an increase from 3.4%.
🛢🇷🇺 Gazprom has achieved a record gas reserve in Russia's underground storage facilities. On October 8, the company met its target for filling storage ahead of the upcoming winter, reaching a total operational gas reserve of 73.296 billion cubic meters. This marks an all-time high for the domestic gas industry.
⚠️🌎 The United States has imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC), according to RTRS. Previously, Senator Marco Rubio labeled the ICC as a "stupid organization," while former President Donald Trump described it as a rogue entity during his speech at the UN General Assembly, urging nations to withdraw. In light of these sanctions, Microsoft has already ceased its collaboration with the ICC.