🚗 Russia's government considers allowing oil companies to raise fuel prices by 2.1 rubles per liter at their gas stations to offset import costs not covered by the damper. This move aims to support foreign supplies. (Source: Kommersant)

🚨 Australia’s October PMI data shows manufacturing at 49.7, slightly up from 49.6, while services declined sharply to 47.8 from 51.9. The composite PMI also dropped to 47.7 from 51.3, indicating economic slowdown. For more details, visit Australia PMI report.

🌏 Japan's October preliminary PMIs show manufacturing at 53.3, down from 54.1, and services at 52, up from 51.3. The composite PMI remains steady at 52.3. These figures indicate slight economic shifts in Japan. For more details, visit the Bloomberg report.

🌸 Japan reports its September consumer inflation, with month-on-month at 0% (expected +0.4%) and year-on-year at +2.1% (expected +2.1%). Core CPI rose to +2.1% year-on-year, surpassing 2% for the first time since December 2023. The Bank of Japan continues to hint at possible future rate hikes. More details at this link.

📉 Yesterday, spot BTC ETF experienced its largest daily outflow in months, according to SoSoValue data.

🌕 Gold and silver sales continue during the Asian session, according to gold and silver trading updates. Investors are closely monitoring market fluctuations as demand persists in the region.

⚠️🇷🇺 Consensus among investment firms and media surveys suggests the Central Bank of Russia will *maintain* the interest rate at 14% during today's meeting, according to monitoring reports.

🌍 Europe cannot survive without Russian salmon and sable, unlike gas, oil, coal, and fertilizers, according to an analysis of sanctions exemptions.
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🌍 India’s October preliminary manufacturing PMI drops slightly to 54.9 from 55.1, while services PMI rises to 56.2 from 55.2. The composite PMI also increases to 56.7 from 55.9, indicating steady economic growth. (Read more at example.com).

⬆️🇷🇺ABRD "Abrau-Durso" plans to export 1.2 million bottles by the end of 2026 and aims to increase figures in 2027, said CEO Elena Zaritskaya at the Russian Winemaking Forum, according to TASS.

🚀 The number of XRP wallets with a balance greater than zero continues to grow steadily regardless of token price movements. New wallet creation has surged this week, according to Santiment.

🌍 Argentina will continue pressuring Britain until the Malvinas are returned, said Milei. The ongoing geopolitical dispute remains a key issue between the two nations. For more details, visit this link.

🇺🇸 Elon Musk donated over $445 million to support Republicans, according to Bloomberg. This significant contribution highlights his influence in political funding and aligns with his recent political activities. For more, visit Bloomberg.

🇺🇸 Former President Trump claimed he will have "a lot of power" after leaving office. He made this statement amid ongoing political discussions. More details can be found on BBC News.

🚨 Israel's Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir, stated there is no operational need to attack Iran before the October 27 parliamentary elections. His focus is on ensuring safe and peaceful elections, according to Chanel 13. Meanwhile, Iran prepares for a potential new military operation by the US and Israel, possibly starting this weekend, sources say.

💵 The U.S. Treasury is planning to ease restrictions on investments in Venezuela, according to reports by Reuters. This move aims to relax economic sanctions and encourage international investment. Details on the exact measures remain undisclosed.

🛢🇺🇸 U.S. President Trump has invoked wartime law from the Korean era to combat fuel prices. The law allows the president to boost production for national security and permits the Pentagon to fund American oil development, citing it as vital for defense, bypassing standard restrictions and Congress notifications.

⚠️ European protests are driven by real issues and are expected to escalate, says POLITICO. The unrest across the EU reflects genuine concerns among citizens, indicating that the demonstrations will likely increase in intensity and scope. Read more at POLITICO.

🗳️ In the next nine months, key EU countries will hold parliamentary and presidential elections, according to POLITICO.

🌍 The European Union is prepared to cover two-thirds of Ukraine’s additional €70 billion request, approximately €46.7 billion, said European Council President Charles Michel. This support aims to bolster Ukraine’s ongoing needs amidst ongoing conflicts. For more details, visit European Commission website.