⚠️🇮🇷 Iran is considering U.S. political targets and the infrastructure of regional parties involved in the conflict as legitimate objectives in the event of an attack by the United States and Israel. The IRGC is at the center of this strategy.

⚠️🇷🇺 Current prices for real estate in Russia may be misleading. The gap between listed prices and actual transaction prices has reached 15%. Furthermore, this discrepancy is expected to widen significantly by 2026. For more details, visit Izvestia.

💥🇺🇸 Shares of Berkshire Hathaway have reached a new all-time high.

⚠️🇪🇺🇺🇦 NATO will allow Ukraine to purchase weapons, ammunition, and equipment through its centralized supply agency. This procurement scheme is viewed as an alternative to bilateral initiatives and aims to facilitate the delivery of armaments to Kyiv, according to a report by the Financial Times. — FT

⚠️🇮🇷 Trump has stated that Washington is currently not in negotiations with Tehran regarding conflict resolution.

📉 Alibaba and JD.com, along with several other e-commerce market players, have been summoned by Chinese regulators for investigations related to quality control issues. The stocks of Alibaba (BABA) and JD.com (JD) saw declines of 6% and 5%, respectively.

🇨🇳 Chinese DeepSeek has secured $15 billion from Tencent and CATL. The funds will be used for constructing data centers and developing open-source AI models to compete globally with American firms OpenAI and Anthropic. The company also plans to conduct an IPO.

🚨 In the aftermath of earnings reports, notable stock movements have been observed. Tesla (TSLA) saw a decline of 3%, while IBM (IBM) dropped 4%. Meta (META) experienced a 2% increase, and Texas Instruments (TXN) rose by 1%. Lam Research (LRCX) fell sharply by 7%. In Europe, SAP SE (SAP) gained 2%. Las Vegas Sands (LVS) decreased by 2%, and Southwest Airlines (LUV) fell by 1%. QuantumScape (QS) surged by 10%.

🚀 Brent crude oil is trading at May highs amid expectations of a renewed large-scale military operation by the US and Israel against Iran. Interventions from IEA member countries are proving ineffective as the market remains strong. Official statements suggest that the US will not initiate military action before the congressional elections on November 3. However, CNN previously reported that Trump aims for a swift attack on Iran, potentially to declare victory before the elections. Additionally, Israel's parliamentary elections are set for October 27.

🛢🇷🇺 NOVATEK plans to redirect its liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies globally following the enforcement of an import ban in Europe. The company's CEO, Leonid Mikhelson, stated that Europe still has time to reconsider its decision regarding the ban on Russian LNG. For more details, visit here.

🍷 The Russian Association of Grapegrowers and Winemakers (AVVR) maintains its stance on the need to raise tariffs on wine from unfriendly countries, opposing their import.

⬆️🛢 Michelson stated that current prices for LNG are not satisfactory for the global market.

🌍 The IMF has forecast a reduction in tensions between the US and Iran by early 2027, predicting a normalization of energy trade within the following year.

🚨🇺🇸 Democrats could dismantle Trump's achievements if they succeed in the upcoming congressional elections, warns Bessent.

⚠️🇺🇦 In a recent statement, analyst Bessent warned that if Democrats succeed in the upcoming congressional elections, they may dismantle Trump's achievements. Ukrainian President Zelensky and several European leaders have hinted at their intention to wait for Trump to become a "lame duck," making it easier for Kyiv and Europe. However, Bessent noted that even with a Democratic majority, halting the government's political agenda would be nearly impossible. The New York Times has reported that Trump's extensive powers would remain intact despite a Democratic victory.

🚢 The number of U.S. Navy vessels in the Middle East may soon exceed 24, according to the Wall Street Journal.

🛢🇪🇺 Europe has officially commenced its heating season, with gas prices soaring to a four-year high.

🛢🇷🇺 Michelson stated that it is impossible to isolate Russia in the LNG market.

📈 The operational results of MMK Group for Q3 and the first nine months of 2026 reveal significant growth. Pig iron production increased by 8.2%, while steel production rose by 7.4%. Additionally, coal concentrate production saw a 4.6% boost. Sales of metal products grew by 6.5% during the same period. For more details, read the full report.