Binance to Halt Hryvnia Transactions and Remove USDT/UAH Trading Pair

Oil traders are ramping up their bearish bets amid easing disruptions, with put options on Brent hitting record volumes. According to preliminary ICE Futures Europe data, Tuesday saw over 764,000 contracts traded, the highest level ever for such options, as reported by BBG.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed in a Wall Street Journal interview that he had a phone conversation with former U.S. President Donald Trump concerning diesel fuel. Zelensky highlighted the importance of human lives over energy costs, stating, "Listen, our lives are more important than energy prices."

A recent Politico survey reveals that nearly 50% of Americans believe artificial intelligence could lead to human extinction.

Indonesia's central bank keeps interest rate unchanged at 5.75%, in line with forecasts and the previous rate.

Azerbaijan Central Bank keeps interest rate at 6.5%

Germany's composite PMI climbed to 53.8 in September from 51.8 in August, signaling a pickup in economic activity. The manufacturing sector experienced a slight slowdown, with the PMI decreasing to 53.8 from 54.3. Conversely, the services sector outperformed expectations, with the PMI rising sharply to 52.9 from 49.7.

Open interest in crypto futures on the Hyperliquid exchange climbs to a record $18 billion as increased trader activity drives higher leverage, ranging from 50x to 100x.

Open interest in crypto futures on the Hyperliquid exchange hits a record $18 billion as trading activity surges, driven by increased leverage options of 50x to 100x.

The correlation between the S&P 500 and U.S. 10-year Treasury yields has hit a record low for this century. Despite the sharp rise in yields, equities continue their upward trajectory under Trump’s administration.

Eurozone's economy signals recovery as composite PMI rises to 53.1 from 52; manufacturing remains steady at 52.7, while services PMI increases to 53 from 51.6.

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has projected global GDP growth of 2.9 per cent in 2026, rising slightly to three per cent in 2027. China’s economy is expected to expand by 4.5 per cent next year and 4.2 per cent in 2027. In the Eurozone, GDP is forecast to grow by one per cent annually for the next two years. The United States’ economy is anticipated to increase by 2.2 per cent in 2026 and 2.1 per cent in 2027. India’s GDP forecast has been revised upward to 7.1 per cent for 2026. The United Kingdom’s economy is projected to grow by 1.1 per cent in 2026 and one per cent in 2027.

The OECD projects that the Bank of Japan will increase its key interest rate to 2% by the end of 2027. Meanwhile, the Bank of England is expected to keep rates largely unchanged through 2027, with a possibility of a rate cut as the next move. The organization also forecasts that the Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank will implement one more rate hike this year before maintaining steady rates until 2027.

OECD warns that expectations for AI investments may not be met. Planned capital expenditures by major technology and cloud computing firms continue to rise rapidly. Current investment plans anticipate substantial future profits, especially for semiconductor manufacturers. More details are available in the OECD's interim economic outlook report.

Federal Reserve officials Anna Paulson and John Williams suggest that another interest rate hike may be necessary, as inflation remains above the target level.

The US Senate has rejected a resolution aimed at ending American military involvement against Iran.

The Bank of Russia has approved guidelines that define the conditions under which digital depositories, cryptocurrency exchanges, and operators of information systems (OIS) may enter the cryptocurrency market.

The regulations stipulate minimum capital requirements: cryptocurrency exchanges must hold a minimum of 15 million rubles in own funds, while digital depositories are required to maintain between 50 million and 250 million rubles, depending on their specific activity.

Notably, cryptocurrency exchanges will be allowed to operate without registration with the Central Bank of Russia until July 1, 2027.

Twitter reports a potential breach at Bitget involving over $100 million; authorities have so far not confirmed any details.