🚨 China’s central bank chief announced that the overnight reverse repurchase agreement rate will eventually become a key interest rate for monetary policy.
🇮🇷🇷🇺 The Iranian Foreign Minister, Araghchi, described the cooperation between Iran and Russia as the closest in history.
🇺🇸 Former President Donald Trump stated that the United States no longer wishes to support Canada, Mexico, and Europe.
🚨 The United States plans to deploy hundreds of high-altitude balloons in the event of a military conflict in Europe, according to a report by The War Zone citing American General Stephen Carpenter. These balloons could be utilized for various purposes, ranging from data transmission to the launch of munitions.
🇺🇸🇪🇺 Trump stated that the United States will not forget its NATO allies' refusal to assist in the conflict with Iran.
🇺🇸 Vance stated that he believes Trump would support his decision to run for President of the United States in 2028.
🚀🛢️ China significantly increased its imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia by 44.3% in the first nine months of the year, totaling 7.19 million tons, according to Chinese customs data cited by TASS. Additionally, Russia supplied China with 87.59 million tons of oil during the same period, marking an 18.3% year-on-year increase, as reported by RIA. In September 2026, the European Union imported 11.3 billion cubic meters of gas, reflecting a 17% year-on-year growth, according to FSUE data and Vedomosti.
🚀 European defense firm KNDS aims to launch its IPO as soon as possible, according to CEO Jean-Paul Alari.
🇺🇸 Former President Donald Trump has expressed a desire to rename the state of New Mexico to New America.
🚀 BlackRock has submitted an application for a new BTC ETF, the iShares Bitcoin Managed Protect ETF. Unlike traditional ETFs, this product promises unlimited upside potential while offering protection against downturns.
🚨 The EU countries are depleting their resources for aiding Ukraine, as stated by a member of the Alternative for Germany party in an interview with RIA Novosti.
🌟🇺🇸 Mastercard has unveiled a new service aimed at enhancing transaction security for stablecoin payments. This innovative solution enables financial institutions to scrutinize transactions for fraud, scams, and sanction risks before funds are transferred via blockchain. The initiative is part of Mastercard's ongoing commitment to ensuring safer financial transactions in the evolving digital currency landscape. For more details, visit here.
💰 Additional income for the budget from legislative changes between 2027 and 2029 is projected to reach 3.6 trillion rubles, according to budget project materials. Over 3.2 trillion rubles will come from amendments in the field of taxes and fees, as calculated by Izvestia based on explanatory note data.
⚠️ Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has threatened to strike underwater internet cables in the Strait of Hormuz if the United States conducts another attack. According to FARS, seven major underwater cables passing through the strait facilitate global internet traffic and the transmission of commercial data.
🇨🇦 The majority of residents in the Canadian province of Alberta have voted to remain part of the country, according to CNBC.