⚠️🇷🇺 The Moscow Exchange will lower the listing level of Samolyot bonds starting October 13. For more details, see the release.

🚫🛢 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.

🚨 Ahead

🇺🇸 USA - Michigan Consumer Sentiment (Oct preliminary) - 17:00 MSK
🇺🇸 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.

🇷🇺 The Central Bank of Russia reports that monetary conditions indicators fluctuated in various directions during August and September, maintaining a moderately tight stance. For further details, refer to the review.

📉 Netflix is set to lay off 5% of its workforce, according to Puck News. The streaming giant is facing challenges in the competitive entertainment landscape, prompting this decision to streamline operations. As the company navigates these changes, it aims to maintain its leadership in the industry while adapting to evolving market demands. For more details, visit Puck News.

⚠️✴️ Ledger has demanded that Southeast Asian reseller CryptoBilis cease selling its wallets following reports from crypto analysts indicating a data breach, with potential user losses estimated at $86 million. Ledger has advised anyone who purchased from CryptoBilis in the last 90 days not to set up their device. Those who have already done so are urged to transfer their assets to a new wallet with a fresh seed phrase. Experts warn that buying wallets through resellers carries heightened risks.

🏆❗️ In a satirical take, BBG humorously contrasts former President Donald Trump with this year's Nobel Peace Prize winner, suggesting that the accolade is awarded to the "opposite" of Trump. This commentary highlights the ongoing debate surrounding Trump's legacy and his approach to peace. For more details, visit this link.

🚨🛢️🇸🇦🇪🇺 Saudi Aramco plans to supply full oil volumes to European customers in November. In September, Aramco was unable to deliver oil to Europe.

🚨🛢️🇷🇺 Russia increased diesel fuel supplies to Central Asian countries in September due to an excess on the domestic market, according to RTRS. Central Asia's imports of diesel from Russia rose by 19% in September compared to August amid surplus supply. Earlier reports indicated that the export ban on diesel fuel for certain Russian companies might be lifted as early as October.

🇷🇺 Russia's federal budget deficit from January to September reached 5.2 trillion rubles. Non-oil and gas revenues during this period increased by 18.8%, totaling 24.2 trillion rubles, according to the Ministry of Finance. The ministry has pledged to cover the expanded budget deficit for 2026 "primarily" without resorting to loans. For more details, visit the official release.

🇺🇸🇮🇷 Trump on Iran:

"This will soon come to an end. Prices will drop after the war concludes."

🚨🛢️🇺🇸 Trump is preparing to make a major announcement regarding diesel.

🚨 The Dutch government has proposed a bill to intercept Russia's shadow fleet. This legislative move aims to address concerns over geopolitical tensions and the activities of Russian maritime operations.

⚠️✴️🇺🇸🇮🇷 US authorities are poised to confiscate approximately $1 billion worth of cryptocurrency linked to Iran this week, according to Bessent. This action underscores ongoing tensions and regulatory efforts concerning digital assets associated with the Iranian regime. — Newsmax

⚠️🇮🇷 Trump on Iran: "This is a very small price to pay."

⚠️🧠 Leaders of major AI companies in the U.S. are preparing for a potential "massive AI cyber incident" within the next year, modeling scenarios involving public protests and political crises. The incident could disrupt banking, the internet, or power grids, raising concerns about public dissatisfaction directed at AI developers and former President Trump due to a lack of stringent government regulation in the industry. An OpenAI representative confirmed that exercises are underway to ensure readiness for various scenarios. — AXIOS

🚨🛢🇺🇸 Former President Donald Trump is set to issue a directive aimed at U.S. officials to control diesel fuel prices. The directive will require department heads to explore ways to bypass local and state regulations that hinder energy production. It will also mandate the use of the Defense Production Act to find methods to boost oil and fuel production. -- sources RTRS